Why is school important?
This unit starts with the story of Malala, who is a girl who has fought with her life to gain access to school. You will find five tips to conduct a good interview and write a life story. The interview question is: why is school important?
Warm up
Share your thoughts with your buddy:
Why do adults think that schools/educational settings are important places?
Learn
Read the text on Malala and choose your favourite quote!
Dive in 1
Buddy work!
Present your quote to your buddy and explain whether you support it or oppose it.
Dive in 2
Carry out these steps with your buddy:
Step 1
Read these 5 tips for an effective interview!
Step 2
Choose an adult (educator, volunteer, parent, advisor) you would like to interview about why school/ educational settings are important places?
Done?
Step 3
Plan the interview according to the tips you have read:
- Write 4 questions.
- Use question words such as: who, what, when, how, why, whether, despite, etc.
- You can also use words of instruction, such as: describe, explain, compare, emphasize
Create 1
Conduct the interview!
Set the time and find a quiet place for the interview.
The interview should take around 10-15 minutes.
Bring your questions to the interview and record their voice with a phone or a recorder (if you don’t have any, ask your educator!).
When you are done, write a post that reflects your conclusion on the importance / influence of school on children around the world.
Create 2
How is the school system in the country you live in?
Get informed and prepare a scheme!
Reflect
How was getting informed about the education system? How was it to reflect on education in general?
Share your thoughts on your learning gains.
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