PART B: Application of TPACK
What is the TP knowledge for the solution? (i.e., how does the technology you have chosen support the teaching strategies and methods you have chosen?)
I chose video as my technology and role-playing as my pedagogy because using both video and role-playing allow for an increased awareness of new and multiple perspectives. At this young age level, children are so egocentric that it is hard for them to see from another person's perspective. Giving my students the opportunity to see these types of situations from their peers point of view would make it easier for them to grasp the concepts being taught.
What is the TC knowledge for the solution? (i.e., how specifically does this technology make the content in your problem more intellectually accessible? Be sure to think about representation.)
Using video as my technology to teach the content of conflict resolution makes it so students are able to see how to use these important conflict resolution skills as they are being taped from real life situations at the perspective of their peers.
What is the PC knowledge for the solution? (i.e., how specifically do your pedagogical choices make the content in your problem more intellectually accessible? Be sure to think about how the student will experience the content given these instructional strategies.
Teaching conflict resolution skills in this fashion gives me the opportunity to teach the students using peer examples that are more meaningful than listening to an adult talk about using these strategies in an abstract example that they cannot fully comprehend.
Using videos to teach your students how to trouble shoot socially sensitive issues and confrontations with peers is a great strategy. There are a couple things I am wondering about, though. How will the students access the videos once they are created? How do you see yourself using them with your students? Whole class, small group or individual viewing sessions? This is an interesting project and I'm looking forward to your next post=8-)
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ReplyDeleteYour topic is very similar to Susan's. I really think that the technology you have both chosen is used in a way that strengthens your lesson, instead of using technology for techology's sake. The little ones will especially enjoy seeing themselves on film, since it is a very "me" focused age.
Looks like you are on the right track. Using video in the classroom is tricky sometimes. I know it may take a practice run with students as they get used to the idea. Are you going to have help? Using something you are familiar with when you video is very helpful. I like my flip cam as it is very easy to upload into movie maker. Role playing is a great way to teach and I will be using it in my first grade classroom too. Good luck
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