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  Blog #5 Select 3 Things you have learned this quarter and describe how your thoughts changed, developed, or were reinforced by our course work. Be sure to connect to readings and/or class discussions.   1.        I learned that inquiry design model is an approach that support students dig deeper into whatever subjects they are learning.   2.        The IDM approach frames inquiries around a compelling question. Compelling questions do address key issues and topics found in and across the academic disciplines and reflect the ideas and experiences that students bring to class.   3.        The IDM suggests that students of all abilities can engage with the questions, tasks, and sources that comprise the inquiries. Although it is a challenge to write an inquiry without a specific group of students in mind, inquiries need to be sensitive to the wide range of abilities that students bring to class.   Identify one challenge/concern/question you still have about teaching soci
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 N. Rasheri Blog #4 #9 Moran 1.        This article is about Project-based learning (PBL). Why do you think using a PBL approach would be a good idea? I think using a PBL approach would be a good idea because it’s a student-centered approach to teaching that situates learning in real-world contexts. It is a constructivist method to teaching) and includes, or at least shares, similarities with several other constructivist methods. PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups, finding, and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning for students.   2.        What makes the project Moran describes powerful, effective, and worth the time it takes?   What makes the project powerful, effective, and worth the time it takes is the act that the effectiveness of PBL depends in part on the quality of implementation, which has shown to vary. PBL involve
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  1.   Select 1 of the Topics/Compelling Questions you and your partner worked through for the Foundational Elements assignment and share it here. Be sure to include all elements (basically copy and paste). The topic our group choose from the Foundational Elements assignment is Kindness. The question is labeled under the Pre-K level.   The standard theme for this question was Individual Development and Identity- 1. Physical, and Emotional Growth affect Individual Identity, Growth, and Interactions with Others D2.CIV.11.K.2.- Explain how People can Work together to make Decisions in The classroom Supporting Questions: 1.       How do we show kindness to each other? 2.       Why is it important to be kind? 3.       How does your family show kindness?   1.       Answer to Compelling Question: Kindness means to be friendly, respectful, and generous towards others. This answer can also be researched, however its not necessary because we can have a discussion with the stu
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 Blog #2 How has your understanding of social studies inquiry grown during this module? During this module my understanding of social studies inquiry has increased. When we watched the webinar in class and discussed the readings, I leaned the importance of inquiry in social studies. I understand that if I don’t know how to ask for something in the right way I may not find out, its important students know this so that way they can obtain crucial skills with their peers and be able to solve problems. Inquiring is something we do every day whether we are in class or somewhere else.   What is the importance of both compelling and supporting questions in an IDM?  Compelling questions and supporting questions are important in the IDM because compelling questions frames an inquiry and supporting questions helps make the compelling question actionable.   supporting questions provide the subject matter scaffolding necessary for students to make and support arguments
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 Ndikumana Rasheri Blog #1 EDUC 461 What do you remember about social studies in your elementary school years? I don’t remember much about my social studies in my elementary school year. However, I know that we did learn about the branches of government and the basics on the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, Community, and History. My teacher also taught us about the different cultures around us and why culture is important. I liked social studies because I got to learn about the history of different people and how they have shaped the world. In class, we did a lot of projects and it was fun, we watched a lot of videos, and read a lot. What do you think is important for PreK and early elementary social studies classes to be engaging and meaningful? I think its important for Prek and early elementary social studies classes to be engaging and meaningful by providing them opportunities for to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to b
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