TP Task 2 – Active Learning Environments A blog is required for this task.

What is an active learning environment? What are its benefits? How does it link to the inquiry
cycle?
Froebel claimed that “classroom should be a prepared environment.” (Spielgaben, 2013). The
active learning environment is a safe classroom atmosphere where the teacher provides a safely
equipment’s. For example, avoid the use of sharp materials like scissors. Furthermore, provide
enough space between the chairs and table where children can move flexibly when the translation
through the centers. ("Promoting Active," n.d.). As Parrett and Kathleen explained that active
learning environment has affective benefits like it helps children to feel safe and supported. I
personally believe, that very essential to let the child feel conditions because without confidence
he\ she will hate the class and will not participate. Moreover, safe classroom encourages children
to have high-performing when they do the activity and participate in the materials. (H, Parrett, &
M, 2018). Link to Dewey’s he draws five inquiry domains: asking questions, investigating
solutions, creating, discussing our discoveries and experiences, and reflecting. (Bruce, 2008).
Thus, if the children feel safe and happy in the classroom he\ she feel very welcome to ask teacher
or friend questions. Furthermore, motivate kids to create and discover when the children
implement the activities and interact with the equipment.
References Bruce, B. C. (2008, November 11). The inquiry cycles. Retrieved from

https://chipbruce.net/resources/inquiry-based-learning/the-inquiry-cycle/

H, W., Parrett, & M, K. (2018). Fostering a healthy, safe, and supportive learning

environment: Retrieved from

http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/109003/chapters/Fostering-a-Healthy,-

Safe,-and-Supportive-Learning-Environment@-How-HP~HP-Schools-Do-

It.aspx

Promoting active learning. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/resources/learning-resources/promoting-

active-learning
 Spielgaben. (2013). Comparison among Froebel, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and

Waldorf-Steiner Methods – Part 1. Retrieved August 31, 2016, from

https://spielgaben.com/comparison-froebel-montessori-reggio-waldorf-part-1/

Choose 3 lessons to observe to answer the following questions:

What was the prior learning
What was the activity? to this lesson?
Before allowing children to do
this activity my MST shows
them how to write letter \Aa\
capital and small.
Form letter \A\
The prior learning to this
lesson was to teach children
how to use “see” in the
sentences.
Arrange the sentence with “see”
word.
The previous lesson of this
activity my MST teach the
student the \Tt\ sound, how it
looks like, words start with \Tt\
sound and how to write letter
Find letter \Tt\. \Tt\.
What was the impact of
the activity i.e. no. of ss
engaged?
From this activity children
will learn how to form letter
A. In addition, it develops
children fine and motor
skills when they use their
hands, fingers and arm to
roll the clay and form the
\A\ letter.
In this activity, children will
learn how to use the word
“see” in a sentence.
Moreover, it promotes
children with linguistic and
social skill when they
participate with peers.
This activity promotes
children to find letter \Tt\
when it’s mixed to other
letters.
 Which activity engaged most students? Why do you think this happened?
From what I observed I realized that children like finding letter \Tt\ activity the most and I
saw them feel very excited and joyful. In my opinion, I think the reason why they like this
activity because it’s challenge what I mean children fell challenge when they try to find the
letter \Tt\ when it’s mixed to other letters. Also, because it’s funny at the same time
because the letters too small they can’t see them without using a magnifying glass.