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" <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:50 am Subject: [MOSAIC] Essential Question To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]
> 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 > Gator Run Elementary > 1101 Glades Parkway > Weston, FL 33327 > 754-323-5850 > http://teacherweb.com/FL/GatorRunElementary/MrsWhittaker/ > > "Act as though what you do makes a difference. It does" William > James > The School Board of Broward County, Florida expressly prohibits > bullying,including cyberbullying, by or towards any student or > employee. (See > Policy 5.9: "Anti-Bullying" for additional information.) > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Mosaic mailing list > [email protected] > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to > http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive. > > _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
