The implementation of puppets to present vocabulary to young learners in first grade classroom project

El presente proyecto de aula, fue implementado en dos colegios de la ciudad de Pereira. El instituto Técnico Superior y la Institución Educativa Hugo Ángel Jaramillo con poblaciones de diferentes contextos sociales, culturales y de aprendizaje. Con este proyecto se buscaba analizar qué tan útil es la utilización del títere al momento de presentar vocabulario en niños de primer año de básica primaria. Entre los aspectos más relevantes, observados durante la implantación, se pudo identificar el aumento de interés, participación y motivación de los estudiantes durante las clases pese a algunos inconvenientes presentados en su contexto cotidiano. Lo más relevante es describir que los chicos tuvieron disposición de aprender y de interactuar con el títere como si fuera otro compañero de clase

The design of a Maltese Literacy Programme for the early years

This paper explains the process of developing a Maltese reading scheme which also involved the implementation of a teaching programme. The scheme is intended for five to six-year old children at Year One Primary school level, that is, at the stage when they are introduced to literacy. Until this project came into being there had never been any scientific studies that provided a sound linguistic basis for the development of reading schemes in Maltese. On the other hand, there were a couple of psycholinguistic investigations and classroom observation studies that gave us basic background information about the acquisition of literacy in Maltese. In the Maltese context this research study is unique and provides a road-map for the further elaboration of initial reading material. It brings together two fundamental strands: approaches to literacy; and the choice of vocabulary that is most suitable for this purpose. This article describes the linguistic spade work that was necessary for the structured build-up of syllabification, word and sentence reading, and illustrates the pedagogical approaches to literacy, such as storytelling and multi-sensory activities, all of them being an integral part of the reading programme.peer-reviewe

Interests and preferences in students engagement through learning centers

In the age of globalization, communication is a relevant aspect that requires efficient and dynamic methods of teaching-learning, which implies a challenge, ever more demanding for languages' teachers. Taking into account that textbooks may not be an appropriate tool for certain contents or in many cases in our country for the lack of these in the classroom, this research project aims to identify the students’ interests and preferences to design material that can be used in Learning Centers, which is a successful pedagogical strategy in some English countries. We as teachers need to bear in mind the interests and preferences in the introduction of different materials in the classroom dynamics to increase students' engagement and motivation in such a way that our students can learn and enjoy English classes at the same time

A look to successful experiences of agrotourism in Latin America

Este documento describe algunos de los agroturismos Experiencias de los ganadores del Programa Hemisférico de Agroindustria Rural – concursos PRODAR. Estas experiencias se han dividido en tres tramos: i) Rutas y circuitos temáticos de gestión local; ii) Gastronomía, producción agrícola y actividades al aire libre, motores del turismo local; y iii) Programas y proyectos de apoyo a la agroturismo desarrolloThis document describes some of the agrotourism experiences of the winners of the Rural Agroindustry Hemispheric Program – PRODAR contests. These experiences have been divided into three sections: i) Routes and theme tours locally managed; ii) Gastronomy, agricultural production and outdoor activities, motors of local tourism; and iii) Programs and support projects for agrotouristic development

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 61 Number 2, Spring 2020 [Print issue v.61:1]

14 - THE UPSTART How Michael Mondavi ’66 helped get Napa on the wine map. By Ron Hansen. 18 - OF WOMEN AND MEN Emeritus professors dish on their research into wine and women. By Tracy Seipel. 22 - A SIGN OF LIGHT A Jesuit priest finds meaning on death row. By George Williams, S.J. 26 - FIRE AND WINE As the climate changes, what’s next for wine remains murky. By Tracy Seipel.https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/sc_mag/1135/thumbnail.jp

November 19, 1984

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Create Better Health Curriculum

CBH is a comprehensive nutrition curriculum designed to teach adult SNAP-Ed participants how to eat well and be active on a budget. CBH combines nutrition and physical activity recommendations from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Each lesson has three components: a nutrition topic based on the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a physical activity discussion based on USDA recommendations, and a Create recipe demonstration and sample. The components are woven together in eight lessons that are designed to keep participants engaged, while actively learning the skills needed to create a healthier lifestyle