ESOL STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES!!! Problem Based Learning

Problem Based Learning

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

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SS.4.C.2.2 Identify ways citizens work together to influence government and help solve community and state problems. 

Common Core Standards

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1c Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.

ESOL Standards
8) Select and develop appropriate ESOL content according to student levels of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, taking into account: (1) basic interpersonal communicative skills (BICS), and (2) cognitive academic language proficiency skills (CALPS) as they apply to the ESOL curriculum.

1. Select a problem (e.g. conflict in the Middle East).
2. Discuss problem solving strategies.
3. Introduce the problem to the students.
4. Have students clarify the problem (restate it).
5. Assign students to "stakeholder groups" or roles (e.g. Israelis, Palestinians, Americans, Saudis) to develop solutions or positions.
6. Move students to jigsaw groups comprised of every role (i.e. Israelis, Palestinians, Americans, Saudis) to try to reach an agreement or a solution to the problem.
7. Debrief.