I think
that the current event project was a great way to become a more active member
of the community. The topics that we
worked with were all motivating topics that everyone seemed interested in
learning more about. My topic was the Affordable
Care Act, also known was Obamacare. This
topic was extremely confusing at first but the more research I did the more I
learned. I think that this was the case
for many of us. By the end of the
project I was pleased with how much I learned.
I am not an expert on Obamacare but I know enough about it to feel like
I have knowledge on it to be able to talk about it without getting my facts
mixed up. I don’t spend a lot of time
reading or being involved in political issues but doing this project was
interesting because it actually taught me something I did not know about. Current events are a great way to become
involved in your community and to take action for a better way of living.
Our
presentations also went very well. Mine
was on charts and statistics. This
practice of learning was perfect for my topic because there were many charts
and statistics on this topic. I also
enjoyed watching the other presentations because they gave many new ideas for
future lessons. Using Ipads, centers,
primary documents, and role playing are all engaging ways to get important
ideas across to students and I will definitely use these strategies when I
become a teacher.
