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STUDENTS LYING |
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5th GRADE
PS/IS 127Q
MATEO OSORIO
INTRODUCTION
Teachers at our school are starting to review assignments that students turn in. There appears to be a large number of missing online assignments for many students (e.g., Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, Envision, iReady, etc.). When teachers contact parents to discuss their children's circumstances, it has been determined that children are informing their parents that they are finishing their homework. In actuality, though, they are showing previous graded homework to their parents. Consequently, educators and parents believe that students are lying to their parents and their teachers, causing them to lose trust they had built between them and their teachers.
TASK
● You will investigate what are some of the challenges students are facing to complete school work and how these challenges are leading to dishonesty with their parents and teachers.
● Develop some strategies students can implement to complete their assignments on time.
● Develop strategies for students to regain their parents and teachers' trust and create a positive learning environment.
● By creating a presentation to be presented to the class.
○ Examples will be provided
PROCESS/RESOURCES
Examine the causes or a need that may lead children to tell their parents lies about their academic performance. Think about pressure from school, fear of the repercussions, or communication difficulties.
● Work in groups of 3-4 students.
● Convey surveys to students, parents, and teachers.
● Follow the PPA steps
● Watch clips
● Read articles
STEP #1: DEFINE THE PROBLEM (Day 1)
● Why are students lying to their parents and teachers
STEP #2: GATHER THE EVIDENCE (Day 2)
● Create surveys, investigate the reasons why students are not telling the truth.
STEP #3: IDENTIFY THE CAUSES (Day 3)
● What are the causes? What are the consequences?
STEP #4: EVALUATE AN EXISTING POLICY (Day 4)
● How can we have students submit their assignments on time and not lie to their teachers/parents
STEP #5: DEVELOP SOLUTIONS (Day 5)
● Brainstorm ideas with your group
○ EXAMPLES
■ Give students more time to submit work
■ Give students less questions for assignments
■ Give students choices on how and when to submit work
■ Have better communication with students
■ Breakdown the assignments
■ Give clear instructions
■ Encourage time management
■ Peer support
STEP #6: SELECT THE BEST SOLUTION (Day 6)
● Which is the best solution?
● Presentations
EVALUATION
CONCLUSION
● You will have a better understanding of the difficulties children could encounter when discussing schoolwork with their parents by the time you complete this WebQuest. The ultimate objective is to create plans that encourage truthfulness, comprehension, and a constructive learning environment for all parties.
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