This week, I wanted to really focus on the cooperative nature of learning and the social pathway, as well as visualizations. I allowed for entirely group-oriented cooperative learning in each of my classes and ensured that all students felt included and valued by asking each member of a group to start class by giving a compliment to the other members of the group. My students at Brownfields Elementary began working on making their own drama concept posters. We have all seen the motivational posters like these...
...so I asked my students to create posters for a drama concept (their choice) including a picture of themselves representing the concept. They also had to provide a concise definition of the concept. As per the workbook, they had to visualize the meaning of the word and discuss which image they thought best represented their concept. Here was one of the most amazing posters:
All students pictured have media release forms signed by parents/guardians on file at the school.
HAMMING IT UP
The process of stealing focus from castmates onstage
Now these students have created a poster that will act as a visual aid for other castmates.
This was a great activity and they will not soon forget any concepts they learned with visuals.
-J. Hipp
This is SOO cool! Great idea! The poster and visual is great Jamie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project. Their motivation must have been great because 1. They chose the topic. 2. They were working with their hands and being creative. 3. They were able to be social while working. 4. Their work went on the walls! I bet they loved it!
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