Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Municipal Public Power

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

This stage aims to establish a clear and objective basis for learning the theme 'Municipal Public Power'. By understanding the objectives of the lesson, students will be able to focus on the essential aspects of the content and apply them practically and relevantly in the digital and social context in which they live.

Main Objectives

1. Identify the functions and roles of the main bodies of municipal public power.

2. Understand the channels of social participation in the management of the Municipality.

3. Distinguish the importance of popular participation in local public administration.

Side Objectives

1. Develop research and critical analysis skills.
2. Promote the ability to work collaboratively using digital tools.

Introduction

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

📝 Purpose: This stage aims to engage students from the beginning, connecting the theory they studied at home with practical, real-world examples. In addition, by researching interesting facts, students begin to develop a broader and critical view of municipal public power, enriching the subsequent debate and encouraging active participation. The initial interaction helps create a collaborative and participatory environment, essential for digital methodology.

Warming Up

🌟 Warm-Up: Start the lesson by briefly introducing the theme 'Municipal Public Power'. Explain that municipal public power is responsible for managing local issues and ensuring that essential services are provided to the population. Then, ask students to use their phones to find an interesting fact about municipal public power, for example, a curiosity about the role of a mayor or a successful community project in a town. 🕵️‍♂️💡

Initial Reflections

1. What did you discover about municipal public power that you found interesting?

2. What are the main bodies of municipal public power that you already knew?

3. How do you think popular participation can influence the management of the municipality?

4. Can you give an example of a community project that involved active participation from residents?

Development

Duration: 70 - 80 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide a practical and interactive experience for students to deepen their understanding of municipal public power. The proposed activities encourage the application of theoretical knowledge in real and everyday situations, developing skills such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making. Additionally, by using digital technologies, students connect with modern reality and actively participate in the learning process.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - 💬 Municipal Influencers: Voices of the Community

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop communication and storytelling skills, while deepening knowledge about the bodies of municipal public power and the importance of popular participation.

- Description: In this activity, students will become digital influencers who need to create a social media campaign to better promote popular participation in municipal management. They will use their storytelling skills to highlight the importance of the different bodies of municipal public power and how the population can actively participate.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group must choose a body of municipal public power (such as the City Hall, City Council, or Municipal Secretariats).

• Using their tablets or phones, students should research relevant information about the chosen body and its functions.

• Students should create a series of posts on a social media platform (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter), including texts, images, and/or videos, explaining clearly and creatively the role of the body and how the community can participate and engage.

• Each group must present their campaign to the class, highlighting the strategies used to engage the audience and the importance of each body in municipal administration.

Activity 2 - 🏆 Municipal Quiz Show!

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Engage students in a playful and competitive activity while reinforcing and applying the knowledge acquired about municipal public power.

- Description: Inspired by quiz show programs, this gamified activity challenges students to answer questions about municipal public power in a competitive format. Using an online quiz platform, students respond to multiple-choice questions and must justify their answers using arguments and examples.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people.

• Each group will access an online quiz platform (such as Kahoot! or Quizizz) to answer questions about the functions, roles of municipal public power bodies, and channels of social participation.

• After each round of questions, give groups time to discuss and justify their answers with previously studied arguments and examples.

• At the end of the quiz, groups should prepare a short presentation (using PowerPoint or Google Slides) summarizing what they learned during the activity and presenting a proposal on how to increase popular participation in municipal management.

Activity 3 - 🏙️ Municipal Management Simulation: Decision-Making Game!

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Provide a practical and immersive experience on the challenges and responsibilities of municipal public management, developing decision-making and teamwork skills.

- Description: Students will be divided into groups and will take on different roles within municipal administration. Using an online simulation game, they will have to make decisions on real issues affecting the city, such as budget, public policies, and municipal services. This simulation will allow students to experience the challenges and responsibilities of public management.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 people and assign different roles (mayor, councilor, health secretary, etc.) to each participant within the group.

• Use an online simulation game (like SimCity Edu or other municipal management simulation platforms) for groups to simulate the administration of a municipality.

• Each group must make decisions on various aspects of the city, such as budget, public policies, and municipal services, taking into account the interests of the population.

• During the simulation, students must record their decisions and justify their choices, considering social and economic impacts.

• At the end of the activity, each group must present sharing the challenges they faced, the decisions made, and the results obtained in the simulation.

Feedback

Duration: 20 - 25 minutes

🎯 Purpose: The feedback stage aims to consolidate learning by promoting critical reflection on the activities carried out and their implications in real life. Group discussion and 360° feedback strengthen communication, critical analysis, and teamwork skills, essential for citizen education and active engagement in municipal public management.

Group Discussion

📢 Group Discussion: At the end of the activities, promote a group discussion, involving the entire class. Ask each group to share what they learned during the activities and their conclusions. Use the following script to introduce the discussion:

Request that each group presents a summary of their social media campaign, highlighting the main points addressed about the chosen body of municipal public power. Ask students what the main challenges they faced during the municipal management simulation were and how they overcame those challenges. Request each group to share the most effective strategies they used to engage the audience and encourage popular participation in the management of the municipality.

Reflections

1. ✨ Reflection Questions: To guide the group discussion, use the following questions to assess students' understanding through reflection: 2. How do you think your social media campaigns can impact popular participation in the management of the municipality? 3. What were the most difficult decisions to make during the municipal management simulation and why? 4. How can active community participation improve the management of municipal public services?

360° Feedback

🔄 360° Feedback: Conduct a 360° feedback session where each student must receive feedback from their peers in the group they worked with during the activity. Guide the class to ensure that the feedback is constructive and respectful. Follow the steps below:

Explain to students the importance of constructive feedback and give examples of how to do it respectfully. Ask each student to write positive feedback and a suggestion for improvement for every peer in the group. Organize a moment for students to share their feedback verbally or through a digital platform, such as Google Classroom or Padlet.

Conclusion

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

🎯 Purpose: The conclusion stage aims to consolidate learning in a creative and engaging way, allowing students to revisit the main topics visually and collaboratively. The connection to the modern world reinforces the impact and relevance of what was learned, while the practical applications demonstrate the importance of the acquired knowledge for everyday life and active citizenship.

Summary

🎉 Comic Summary: Students will create a digital comic page using an online design tool (such as Canva or Pixton) to illustrate the main topics covered in the lesson. The comics should present the function of bodies such as the City Hall, City Council, and Municipal Secretariats, as well as highlighting the importance of popular participation. Each group will share their comic with the class, promoting a creative and visual summary of everything that was learned.

World Connection

🌍 In the Modern World: Nowadays, popular participation in municipal decisions is more accessible thanks to digital platforms and social media. The online campaigns and public management simulations carried out in class directly connect students to how citizen participation can be amplified and monitored through technology, going beyond traditional methods of participation, such as in-person meetings and votes in assemblies.

Practical Application

🚀 Practical Applications: Understanding municipal public power and the channels of social participation enables students to become more aware and active citizens. Knowing how to influence local policies and participate in community discussions empowers students to make a difference in their own communities, promoting improvements in public services and quality of life for all.