Overview
This lecture discusses how students work collaboratively on an international "Doable Monster Project," where each group creates a monster by contributing different parts, promoting teamwork, problem-solving, and cultural exchange.
Project Structure & Roles
- Students are assigned to project teams and must take on various roles and responsibilities.
- Each team is given a specific monster part (e.g., ears, head, eyes, eyebrows) to design.
- Teachers provide a 12-20 word description of their assigned monster part.
- Descriptions are collected and shared via a big chart among participating schools.
Collaboration & Problem-Solving
- Teams must coordinate to ensure the different monster parts fit together logically.
- Planning involves negotiating with other groups (e.g., matching the head with the mouth).
- Students discuss placement and integration of features like eyebrows or ears on the monster.
Teamwork & Cultural Exchange
- The project emphasizes teamwork skills essential for today's collaborative world.
- Classes from multiple schools and countries participate in building their own versions of the monster.
- Students explore cultural similarities and differences through their monster designs.
- The activity encourages deeper investigation into cultural interests and practices.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Doable Monster Project — An international collaborative project where students from different schools design, describe, and assemble a monster from contributed parts.
- Team roles — Specific duties assigned to students within a group to achieve a shared goal.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Prepare a description (12-20 words) of your assigned monster part.
- Coordinate with other groups to ensure all monster parts fit together.
- Participate in class discussions about cultural similarities and differences observed during the project.