1) Upon completion of project based learning, there are many positive results that occur. One of the biggest results it that PBL sets up you class for future learning. At the conclusion of the project, the students will use the previous project to springboard right into the next. Another positive result of the PBL project is that the children are left with a variety of experience and knowledge that they gained throughout their journey.
2) Bringing the project home mainly involves deep reflection for the kids after the project is completed. This reflection can be done in several ways. Most of the reflection involves the children being able to discuss the positive and negatives that they went through during the project. Once they start this discussion with their peers, they can also move onto teachers and family members. This type of reflection really allows the students to remember what they learned and apply it to their future endeavors.
3) This applies to my project because this is what we hope to accomplish when our project is finished. We want our children to have a good basic knowledge of different cultures, food within those cultures, and kitchen safety.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Reading reflection 11
1. Through project based learning students will be able to participate in many different activities. Also in large group projects. Students do have homework, but PBL allows students to have real world experiences while remaining in the classroom. Students can learn to work together and how to make a difference in their community.
2. "Bringing the project home" has a lot to do with reflection. It helps students to go back and look at the work that they have done and see what they could have done better, or what they did really well.
3. When we "come to the end" of our project time here we need to reflect on what we have done. We can look at the progress we have made in our time with technology. Having the blog helps us to see how far we have come and what we could have changed.
2. "Bringing the project home" has a lot to do with reflection. It helps students to go back and look at the work that they have done and see what they could have done better, or what they did really well.
3. When we "come to the end" of our project time here we need to reflect on what we have done. We can look at the progress we have made in our time with technology. Having the blog helps us to see how far we have come and what we could have changed.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Reading Reflection #11
1. As a result of using Project Based Learning the way the traditional classroom is ran could be changed. After going through this journey with students they may enjoy integrating technology into their learning process, or collaborating with peers in and outside of the classroom. Also as an educator you can learn how your students get involved in what they are learning and use that to your advantage.
2. After working for so long on a project there are many ways to bring the project home. As a class you could share the project with an existing network for teachers, create a project library, turn the project into a archive on the web, or even publish your project.
3. This is related to our project because our project will be coming to an end soon and we need to think of ways to continue what we have learned and incorporate it into the rest of our learning.
2. After working for so long on a project there are many ways to bring the project home. As a class you could share the project with an existing network for teachers, create a project library, turn the project into a archive on the web, or even publish your project.
3. This is related to our project because our project will be coming to an end soon and we need to think of ways to continue what we have learned and incorporate it into the rest of our learning.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Reading reflection 10
1. Making sure you set apart time for a reflection is a key part of a project. I do know from experience that it isn't always easy. But reflection does give a better chance of moving forward. It allows your students to look at what they are doing very well and what they might not be doing so well.
2. When students reflect and elaborate on their projects it can help to inform their peers. It helps to explain what might work, what does work, and what could work. It helps students to observe their peers progress as well.
3. A way schools can build tradition and identity is through their philosophy of teaching. Some schools do take a more hands on approach, and others use PBL. It is up to the faculty and staff of the school to create the identity of the school.
4. Having a celebration at the end of the project helps the students to feel like they did a good job. It also can help the students create a stronger sense of completeness.
5. This chapter is important to our project because it is taking something that we are doing in our class and having us apply it to our project. We have to reflect to improve our project and that is something we have to teach our students.
2. When students reflect and elaborate on their projects it can help to inform their peers. It helps to explain what might work, what does work, and what could work. It helps students to observe their peers progress as well.
3. A way schools can build tradition and identity is through their philosophy of teaching. Some schools do take a more hands on approach, and others use PBL. It is up to the faculty and staff of the school to create the identity of the school.
4. Having a celebration at the end of the project helps the students to feel like they did a good job. It also can help the students create a stronger sense of completeness.
5. This chapter is important to our project because it is taking something that we are doing in our class and having us apply it to our project. We have to reflect to improve our project and that is something we have to teach our students.
Friday, November 21, 2014
RR #10
1) It is very important to allow some time to reflect on a project. In schools today the learning is happening at a fast pace. In most cases students are moving right into the next project upon completion of another project. Since teacher have so much to get into one year of teaching, reflection is key in order to celebrate students accomplishments throughout that project. Giving the students time to reflect also helps cement the learning that they just went through into their brains.
2) When students reflect it shows that they are capable of explaining what they had just learned. It allows them to not only put the learning into their own words, but also to share their experiences with others. After the students reflect on a project it is important for them to elaborate on that project. A good project should lead right into the next project a constant cycle of learning. Elaborating is important for the student because it allows them to use what they learned and apply it to future projects.
3) It is important for schools to establish a tradition and identity when it comes to project based learning. When students are able to establish a tradition, it sets the stage for future learners. When schools can establish a "staple" project throughout the various grades, it will allow the younger learners to prepare themselves as they rise through the grade levels. Once you develop traditions within the school community members and parents will take notice. It is important to have the support of parents and community in your projects because more support can only make the projects better.
4) Celebrating a project is important for both the students and the teachers. Through celebration, students accomplishments are highlighted for everyone to see. This allows the students to take pride in their work and show it off. As a teacher celebration allows you to see the rich work your students have accomplished.
5) This chapter relates to my project through the celebration piece. In my project we are having a celebration at the end of the project. During this celebration, the students will showcase their work with their peers and families.
2) When students reflect it shows that they are capable of explaining what they had just learned. It allows them to not only put the learning into their own words, but also to share their experiences with others. After the students reflect on a project it is important for them to elaborate on that project. A good project should lead right into the next project a constant cycle of learning. Elaborating is important for the student because it allows them to use what they learned and apply it to future projects.
3) It is important for schools to establish a tradition and identity when it comes to project based learning. When students are able to establish a tradition, it sets the stage for future learners. When schools can establish a "staple" project throughout the various grades, it will allow the younger learners to prepare themselves as they rise through the grade levels. Once you develop traditions within the school community members and parents will take notice. It is important to have the support of parents and community in your projects because more support can only make the projects better.
4) Celebrating a project is important for both the students and the teachers. Through celebration, students accomplishments are highlighted for everyone to see. This allows the students to take pride in their work and show it off. As a teacher celebration allows you to see the rich work your students have accomplished.
5) This chapter relates to my project through the celebration piece. In my project we are having a celebration at the end of the project. During this celebration, the students will showcase their work with their peers and families.
RR #9
1) One good method of establishing prior knowledge is by using a KWL activity for the students. This activity is good for both the students and the teachers when used correctly. It allows the students to showcase their prior knowledge and also lets them show what they learned from the current activity. It is beneficial for the teachers because it can help guide the instruction.
2) It is important to set an anchor when starting a project. Upon completion of an activity to access the students prior knowledge, then the teacher can anchor the lesson they are trying to complete. This allows the teacher to see where every one of the students is in their learning abilities. By establishing an anchor, the teacher can see what students may need more work and which students to give more guidance during the project.
3) One good way to assess students after a project is to have them create something new. When the students create something new, this allows them to summarize all of their learning from the previous project and put it into their own words. This also shows if the students are capable of using what they learned and putting it into a new context.
Another way to assess student learning is by allowing to create a podcast. By creating a podcast, students are able to highlight what they learned and did throughout their projects. The podcast also allows them to apply what they learned through the creation of the podcast. Once the podcast is finished, provide the students feedback to let them know how they performed.
4) This chapter is relatable to my own project in regards to the prior knowledge piece. In my project we are allowing students to choose their research topic from either a culture that they are from or even on they are interested in. By allowing the students to choose, the kids will be picking something that they are emotionally invested in. When students pick what they want, they are bound to have some prior knowledge or experience on what they have chosen.
2) It is important to set an anchor when starting a project. Upon completion of an activity to access the students prior knowledge, then the teacher can anchor the lesson they are trying to complete. This allows the teacher to see where every one of the students is in their learning abilities. By establishing an anchor, the teacher can see what students may need more work and which students to give more guidance during the project.
3) One good way to assess students after a project is to have them create something new. When the students create something new, this allows them to summarize all of their learning from the previous project and put it into their own words. This also shows if the students are capable of using what they learned and putting it into a new context.
Another way to assess student learning is by allowing to create a podcast. By creating a podcast, students are able to highlight what they learned and did throughout their projects. The podcast also allows them to apply what they learned through the creation of the podcast. Once the podcast is finished, provide the students feedback to let them know how they performed.
4) This chapter is relatable to my own project in regards to the prior knowledge piece. In my project we are allowing students to choose their research topic from either a culture that they are from or even on they are interested in. By allowing the students to choose, the kids will be picking something that they are emotionally invested in. When students pick what they want, they are bound to have some prior knowledge or experience on what they have chosen.
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