1. Something to keep in mind when starting the journey of project based learning is remembering to keep an open mind. The students play a big role in their own education and they are able to use some skills that they may not be used to. It is best to be a guide to the children, help them stay focused and grasp ideas from themselves. Project based learning can be very hands-on, the students need a chance to work together cooperatively. Something I would personally have to keep in mind is being patient with the technology.
2. One of the benefits of project based learning is giving the teacher a chance to step back and observe the children, watch what they are capable of. Teacher have more meaningful conversations with the children and it creates an atmosphere where the children are comfortable with each other. The teacher has more time to prepare for future lessons including meaningful projects, instead of grading homework.
3. Children get a chance to bounce off of each other and shine on each others strengths, students are able to learn from each other instead of everything coming from the teacher. The students create a different type of bond with their classmates because they spend more time together bonding.
4. Things that still need to be considered is making sure teachers are still stepping in where they need to redirect students. Making sure students stay engaged in important and making sure that they understand the concept of the project. For the teacher they still may need to do a little bit of lecture type teaching to get the basics understood.
5. Curtis started at a school that had no knowledge of project based learning. Curtis was the minority and wasn't getting any support with the idea of project based learning. He then switched schools where everyone was doing project based learning. He finally felt comfortable in working with his ideas.
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