Re: [MOSAIC] Essential Question

[mbrand125]

By connecting a new problem to what a child already knows, they can make new 
meaning for themselves about the topic involved.  Allowing children to access 
their own knowledge and experiences, allows for true learning that will stay 
with a child.
M. Brand
Plainview, NY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sophia L. Whittaker" <sophia.whitta...@browardschools.com>
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:50 am
Subject: [MOSAIC] Essential Question
To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org
Cc: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org

> All opinions welcome to this essential question.
> ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
> How do questions that engage students in analyzing, problem
> solving, and decision making affect learning?
> 
> Sophia Whittaker, NBCT
> Media Specialist
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