1/2. It is important to set time apart for students to reflect on their work and other classmates work. This is because reflection is an essential element in learning. When time is set aside for reflection, students are able to reveal things they might not of thought about before. Students should take time to reflect on what they learned, what they enjoyed learning about, their growth as a learner and what and how they want to learn projects in the future. It's also important to get an idea for how the project was meaningful and purposeful for each student. Reflection offers students a chance to reflect on ways to overcome obstacles and challenges when times get tough in the project. It's your job as the teacher to help them reflect. Remind them of the joyous discoveries they made along the way to make all those challenges worth the struggle and to be proud of all their hard work!
3. Schools can build tradition and identity by finding something they are good at or maybe even something to community is good at or embraces. Tradition is a great way to keep students and members of the community interested in the project and it can even make the project easier on you. Families and students will be willing to go above and beyond to keep the project running smoothly. The excitement builds from lower grades and by the time they get to your class they will be ready to learn!
4. Having a celebration to honor all the hard work of the class on the project is super important. Celebrating build student confidence and starts building your school tradition right then and there. Your new school identity can be the school that learns through projects. How exciting! Celebrate your students work by displaying work in areas of the school for everyone to see, like the hallway or the cafeteria. The students will beam with pride and feel accomplished.
5. We can take all these ideas into consideration when finishing up our project. We will be sure to celebrate the project with our students and put their handwork and great accomplishments on display for the entire school to see. It will be great to see them take pride in their work.
I agree that it is very important to have a celebration of the students' work throughout the semester. Celebrating this work does build confidence and also gives the students motivation to work hard. Having an annual celebration for all of the work builds on the tradition of the school, making it a place that the students and their families are proud to be a part of.
ReplyDeleteI like how you mentioned the importance of reflection and how it will remind students of all the hard work they accomplished. I agree that it is essential in project planning because it is important for students to feel accomplished and proud of their work!
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