Today we discussed and watched video footage from the study "Preschool in Three Cultures" (Tobin, Wu, & Davidson, 1983). We began our work of examining culture though the lens of schooling, thinking about how culture may or may not be manifested through schools and the process of schooling in a given society. Students read a chapter focusing on the Japanese preschool in the study and we watched a 15-minute summary of the Chinese preschool. Our discussion was quite multifaceted, as students made connections between the three cultures. We also discussed using the methodology from the study in their own inquiry about culture when they visit British schools next week.
After beginning to explore the various movie-making technologies (iMovie, MovieMaker, PhotoStory) the previous night for homework, students worked today to make an initial sample digital story. Students used photographs, movies, and voice to create digital stories that would help them learn how to use the technology. They will use this technology to complete their first Inquiry project. Students also learned how to post video (their digital stories) on their blogs!
Evening Assignments: 1) Work on Inquiry #1; 2) Continue London research and post to Wiki; 3) Continue blogging; 4) Optional: review/re-read Preschool in Three Cultures.
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