- Description of what occurs as a result of using the Project-based learning approach.
As a result of using the project-based learning approach, the end of a project will be a much bigger deal than if you were to implement a bunch of different lessons that did not really connect into one unit. A project-based learning approach allows a class to feel as if they have been on a journey of learning that has culminated into a final product or presentation that shows evidence of learning at each step in the process.
- Discussion on ways to “bring your project home”.
The idea of bringing a project home is about reflection and getting feedback from people other than just the classroom teacher. Students should consider how others could and have done the same project in different ways. Students should reflect on their work and their learning process as a whole. The idea of bringing the project home also means to connect a project to a real life application of the project.
- Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.
Our project is clearly a prorject-based learning approach. The students will be working toward a the culmination of their project throughout the entire unit. Are students will also reflect and think about their project and its uses/effectiveness at the end of the process to "bring it home".
I agree that connecting all of the lessons will make the project more memorable and effective. And I think that we need to help students be able to bring the project 'home'.
ReplyDeleteIt's so true that when thinking back to all the work that the student has done, they feel like they have accomplished something great. When they feel that good about the project, then what the process they went through, through the PBL, will always stay within them because it was a positive experience
ReplyDeleteI do agree that project based learning is more beneficial than the standard book reports and biographies this is a hands on approch and will keep the studetns engage through the use of technology.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you talked about the benefits of PBL.
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