Projects
Our class is a project based classroom. What does that mean? Project based learning is just that: learning through the process of completing a project over a period of time.
A more comprehensive definition:
...projects are complex tasks based on challenging questions or problems, that involve students in design, problem-solving, decision making, or investigative activities; give students the opportunity to work relatively autonomously over extended periods of time; and culminate in realistic products or presentations. (Jones, Rasmussen, & Moffitt, 1997)
What will this mean & look like in our classroom?
1. Student choice;
2. Open-ended questions;
3. Real world problems;
4. Student-led constructive investigations;
5. Authentic assessments;
6. Student-driven learning & time management;
7. Collaborative learning;
8. Challenge for every student;
9. Independent work, or a conclusion featuring a product/ presentation with a variety of audiences.