Plan-Do-Review
Plan-Do-Review….An Exploration of Penguins
Michele Gioxaris ECE 101
Instructor Kristen Jaquez
April 22, 2013
Plan-Do-Review….An Exploration of Penguins
The High Scope approach gives a child an active involvement in their own learning. High Scope is to allow students to get involved in setting goals, planning, doing, and reviewing all aspects of the project. According to Northern California Child Development, Inc. (N.D.), “The plan-do-review sequence encourages children to achieve these goals by involving them in decision-making and problem-solving situations throughout the day. The teacher’s role is to support the children’s decisions and encourage them to extend learning beyond the original plan” (para. 5). Doing a plan-do-review gives the child an opportunity to be a part of their learning process and development. The Plan Do Review sequence consists of the children planning their own activities, doing what they planned, and reviewing what the outcome of their plan was. During the planning process, which may take up to ten to fifteen minutes of time, the children will think about what they want to do, when, where (station/center), and how. By reflecting and planning ideas, gives the children a sense of control over the day’s events. Having the ability to do so, can allow the children to explore, ask, and answer questions. It also allows them to solve problems and interact with their peers and adults. The “Do” part of the sequence is a 45 to 60 minute work time. This is when the children will put their plan into action. During this time the children may change their area of activity according to what interest them. The children can use classroom materials, play and share with other classmates, and making choices. Throughout the classroom there are many different centers for the children to choose from. For example, they can build with blocks, draw or color in the art area, puzzles, and games. Teachers are there to supervise all of the
Michele Gioxaris ECE 101
Instructor Kristen Jaquez
April 22, 2013
Plan-Do-Review….An Exploration of Penguins
The High Scope approach gives a child an active involvement in their own learning. High Scope is to allow students to get involved in setting goals, planning, doing, and reviewing all aspects of the project. According to Northern California Child Development, Inc. (N.D.), “The plan-do-review sequence encourages children to achieve these goals by involving them in decision-making and problem-solving situations throughout the day. The teacher’s role is to support the children’s decisions and encourage them to extend learning beyond the original plan” (para. 5). Doing a plan-do-review gives the child an opportunity to be a part of their learning process and development. The Plan Do Review sequence consists of the children planning their own activities, doing what they planned, and reviewing what the outcome of their plan was. During the planning process, which may take up to ten to fifteen minutes of time, the children will think about what they want to do, when, where (station/center), and how. By reflecting and planning ideas, gives the children a sense of control over the day’s events. Having the ability to do so, can allow the children to explore, ask, and answer questions. It also allows them to solve problems and interact with their peers and adults. The “Do” part of the sequence is a 45 to 60 minute work time. This is when the children will put their plan into action. During this time the children may change their area of activity according to what interest them. The children can use classroom materials, play and share with other classmates, and making choices. Throughout the classroom there are many different centers for the children to choose from. For example, they can build with blocks, draw or color in the art area, puzzles, and games. Teachers are there to supervise all of the
References: Denton, P. (2007, February). Open Ended Questions. Stretching Children’s Academic and Social Learning. Retrieved from http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/article/open-ended-questions HighScope Educational Research Foundation. (2007). HighScope Elementary Approach: Classroom Environment. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Educational_Programs/?page=2 Northern California Child Development, Inc. (N.D.). The High Scope Curriculum. Retrieved from http://www.nccdi.com/highscope.php