Innovation Proposal Letter
Channelview, Texas
June 2023
Dear Channelview ISD District Administrators and Teachers,
My name is Iliana S. Reyes, and I am currently employed by Barret Lee Early Childhood Center, directed by our esteemed Principal Emily Laird and Chantal Carreon as Assistant Principal; I am proudly a teacher of Prekindergarten, already with more than ten years of experience, which have shown me that I was not mistaken in this profession that has given me much joy and satisfaction, which is why I have decided to go further and start my Master's in Digital Applied Learning, from Lamar University located in Beaumont Texas, as part of this project is necessary and extremely important will begin research based on learning, using technological tools for the development of new knowledge in my dear students.
In this way, based on the data provided in my practical research and considering the revised theory, without leaving aside the needs of my group, I am proud to present my innovative proposal: "Effects of Blended Learning on Math Instruction for Preschoolers."
I would like to conduct this research because, through my years of experience working closely with pre-kindergarten students, I have noticed a challenge with compliance and optimal development in the math domains outlined in the Pre-K Guidelines of Texas. This problem arises partly because of the emphasis on teaching literacy and the lack of student interest in traditional math methods such as worksheets, number counting, and reviewing geometric shapes. While these methods are valuable, I suggest incorporating digital tools to engage students and make math learning more successful.
In order to achieve our desired goal of improving student learning in mathematics, we must utilize effective techniques such as a balanced approach and implementing best practices.
My focus is on exploring and utilizing Blended Learning; specifically, I am interested in using a hybrid system using the Rotation Model, focusing on the following:
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Station Rotation, including small group direct station instruction (with the teacher) and Modeled and independent math activities (math centers games)
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Lab rotation using the app “math I-station” in one of the stations
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Combining flipped classrooms (20 minutes daily of I-station math homework and in-class review).
Each center will last approximately 20 to 25 minutes and will be rotated so students can visit all the workstations.
Since the younger generation has different interests than past generations to adapt to this change, I propose a blended learning approach incorporating both traditional and innovative teaching methods. This technique will make learning more
pleasant and easy for my students while maintaining the conventional educational system, and many more will be the benefits of blended learning for our students.
My goal is to help my students achieve their proficiency in the Pre-K math benchmarks, as mentioned above, while avoiding undue stress ure and building on their existing knowledge and new learning, ensuring a smoother transition to Kindergarten in the following school year. I confidently see a bright and promising future for them.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MY RESEARCH, YOU CAN, SEARCH IN THE BOOK: “BLENDED: USING DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION TO IMPROVE SCHOOLS”. BY. MICHAEL B HORN, HEATHER STAKER AND CLAYTON M. CHRISTENSEN.
I remain at your complete disposal.
att: Iliana S. Reyes