Amber Hobson
Chapter 6
Project Launch -Implementation Strategies
The beginning of a project is the time to fill students with optimism and curiosity about their journey into the learning ahead. I think that it is very important that when starting a project that the beginning is a very important part of the project. As a teacher you want to use that time to inspire your students, and to learn from them, what they already know about the subject, and get them excited about the whole project, so you are kicking off the project in a fun, and exciting way so that it is something they can look forward too.
Also I think that evaluating is very important for students. It really helps when you are giving feedback, as well as receive feedback. It helps students to think about their own capabilities and how they direct their own learning. As a teacher it is always good to ask your students to think about their thinking and processes. There are many ways using technology for students to evaluate their selfs and project. I like that the students have all of these opportunities for using technology, and being aware of what is out there for them.
Get minds ready- I is really helpful for not only the students but for a teacher as well to do a Know-Wonder-Learn (K-W-L) activity where students can be aware of what they know and do not know. This activity is an exploration that puts students in touch with their prior knowledge and helps them imagine where their learning can go.
The Know - this is where you can see what your students already know, and how much they already know. It is important to go over what everyone knows before starting a project.
The Wonder- this is where you can find out what it is that they really want to learn from this project, so then as a teacher you can make what the wonder the goals of this project for the students, I also think that this helps students learn better because they really put their input into it, and really feel apart of the project.
The Learn- This is where you can actually begin learning, and make sure they are meeting their project goals, and you can test them on what they are learning.
I also think that evaluating is very important for students. It is a good way to let students know how they are doing and ways that they can improve. It also shows the teachers things that they should work on with the students and ways to improve the project. Evaluations should be done throughout the project to help keeps students on track.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the beginning of any project should be when students are allowing their thinking to run wild! When students show interest and desire to learn more about a particular subject, they are able to produce their best work. People are motivated by their curiosity and it would be devastating if any students' curiosity was cut short and not encouraged to the fullest potential.
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For the students to use their
Curiosity
That is a good point that if your students are not interested in the beginning of a project then not is not a good start! It is good to keep an open mind that not all your students will resonate with all of the projects that you assign. With that being said, it is our job as teachers to be able to tailor or lesson plans to each student.
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