1. 1. Students need to be able to reflect on a project
because it can help them make connections to what they learned and the work
force, helps them realize what they accomplished through the project and feel
good about it, lets the students consider what they want to do better, and also
helps the students create their own meaning from skills and lessons they
learned.
2. 2. It is important that students reflect and
elaborate so they can evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses for the
project. Also, as they elaborate, the
students can figure out what direction they would like to go for the next
project and what kind of an impact they would like to have on the community
with it.
3. 3. Many schools build their traditions on the
identity they create for themselves whether it have to do with academics,
sports, or music. Some classrooms have
an identity in project based learning environment where the younger generations
are excited to learn and work at the projects.
This is very exciting to me because with this reputation, my students
would already be excited to learn and have plans for their projects to make a
difference in the community.
4. 4. Celebrating a project is important because it
shows the parents and other community members the amazing work the students
have accomplished. Also, if it is a party
or event, the students can teach the community about their project while
showing off their work. The classroom is
about the students and their learning: why not show off their hard work?
5. 5. This chapter is helpful to our project because
students can get a chance to show the community their work and get the
community members excited about their projects.
I like how it mentioned the things that students remember about school
and value above all else. When they have
the ability to make an impact on their community and showcase their work in
proud moments they may make many good memories in just one year.
I didn't even think to include showing the work to the community. Thats a great idea! That way the community can be inspired by the students to recycle and keep the earth clean. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned sharing with parents, which I think is extremely important. Students should be able to showcase their work to others, displaying their creativity and ingenuity. Parents will love to see how PBL has affected their child's learning. For people who are unfamiliar or skeptical of PBL, this can be a great opportunity for them to be introduced and amazed by the outcomes and level of learning that takes place.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the fact that elaboration is essential for students to understand both their strengths and weaknesses. They can take a weakness and learn from it, and they can use their strengths to excel in future projects! Great Post!
ReplyDeleteI really like your last sentence of "when they have the ability to make an impact on their community and showcase their work in proud moments they may make many good memories in just one year." I think that showing off student's work is something they will remember for a long time. They will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
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