I was very impressed with learning about the simulation teaching strategy. I found this idea very engaging and think students would learn so much with this strategy! I found the example shared in class a great way to bring taxation without representation a more concrete idea for the students! Our students can learn about the unfair taxation placed on the colonists by simulating the situation with pretend resources and everyday items. I think this idea can be expanded to include many other historical events to bring a fresh understanding to the information. I would love to do a simulation representing the democratic system. I think students could gain an understanding of how the voting process works in America and how laws are passed through simulation activities. This would be a great beginning of the year activity. I would allow the students to represent the House & Senate and I would be the President. The students could understand the checks and balance system and the journey laws have to travel before being officially approved.This would be a great strategy to implement in all other areas of content- ELA, math and science. Students could simulate the writing process in ELA. With more time and real curriculum to observe, we could think of endless possibilities for this teaching strategy. This is one strategy that gets an A in my gradebook. Until next week....
Jennifer (Mrs. J)
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