2P-MSE 01 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE CURRICULA ACROSS BORDERS

Reading Journal

Making Connections prompts the reader to compare ideas in a text to similar ideas in
other texts or in life. This can help the reader understand the text or make inferences
about new ideas.

NAME: SARAH ASTURIAS JAGOLINO OV II-5 BMSEE

Summary

Date February 19, 2023

Reading Material Number s2 004

Reading Material Title Empowering Students in Curriculum Decisions

Which term best expresses the essence of the chapter/paper? Then, in three lines, explain
what the chapter is about to the term you have chosen.

》The phrase that best captures the essence of this chapter will not only emphasize the value of
student input in all decision-making processes at the school but will also pay close attention to the
part that students can play in deciding the structure and content of the curriculum in their
classrooms and schools.

 The emphasis on student participation by Alberta Education has also given me the tools I need
to better identify opportunities for including student opinion at the school level.
 It will be easier for students to understand what is expected of them in the course if they have
the opportunity to choose what is brought into the classroom and how instruction is given.
 By establishing a learning environment where theory and practice can intersect, educators can
acknowledge their students as active participants in the learning process.

What trends or difficulties concerning elementary mathematics & science curricula have you
uncovered via your reading?

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Describe and explain how the text relates to you as a student, to your community, and to the
world. Do this in no more than 3-5 sentences.

Text-to-Self
Text to Community
● TEXT-TO-SELF
》 The study emphasized the significance of teachers in the process
and the reality that educators have different notions about what
student participation includes, both of which are relevant to me as a
student and a prospective educator. Also, I've learned that the
definition of student engagement must be made obvious and that
everyone taking part in the transition process needs to be aware of
what is expected of both the instructor and the student. I believe that
including students in the creation of the curriculum can enhance
student learning. Goal-setting is also one of the best strategies for
encouraging kids to take ownership of their education. I can apply
what I gained from this text to my personal growth as a more
motivated, engaged learner who finds the work required to be more
important and seems like it has an impact on my learning experience
as a PNUV student.
● TEXT TO COMMUNITY
》 The degree to which the community participates in educational
system decision-making might vary. They range from neighborhood
community groups that are only involved in a small number of
choices to local school management committees that oversee
practically all elements of a school. Formal environmental education
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is increasingly being hailed as having as its primary objective

empowering students to act in an environmentally responsible
manner. Being responsible requires our community to contribute to
the advancement of the environment as well as their other qualities.
● TEXT TO THE WORLD
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