Research Using a Web Quest

Evidence of Democratic Principles in our Schools

A Web Quest by Dr. Carla Matison and Dr. Cathy Pohan

School of Teacher Education, San Diego State University

Instructions: Go to the website above and visit the home page to get an introduction to the web site. After previewing the introduction, complete the following activities by visiting the URL's indicated and taking notes on each part. Be prepared to use your notes for a class discussion related to this activity.

Part 1: Latino Culture http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/cmathison/truths/latino.html

A) Complete Part 1 & 2 on the web site

B) Visit read more about it at the bottom of the page.

 

Part 2: American Indian Culture http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/cmathison/truths/am_ind.html

A) Read 4 Eskimo Adolescents Web sites and answer the question.

B) Visit read more about it web sites.

 

Part 3: Go to Democratic Schools http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/cmathison/truths/democratic.html

A) Visit "Read More About It -- The School as a Democratic Community --Kids Run This School

Reflection

A. Based on the two web quests (Latino culture & Native American) Write a reflection about what you feel is important to consider as a teacher making decisions about materials (curriculum) and instructional methods to be used to meet student needs.

 

B. What were some of the technological issues that you dealt with when completing the web quest assignment? How could you as an instructor address these issues / problems when you prepare and require students to use web-based activities?