Reflection #10

1. It is important to set aside time to reflect because this is the last step to completing a project. Students think about why the project was important to them. Students can talk about the different learning behaviors and how they helped them through the project. When students reflect on their work it gives them time to think about different ways they can do things different next time. Students can also talk about different obstacles that they over came. The last thing you want to do is asked the students to reflect on the positive things they did during the project. 2. Students need to reflect and elaborate. Students need to decide what they want to learn about next. As students become better at doing projects, it is important to put more responsibility in their learning. Students should be able to work on something they are passionate about. This can lead a more ambitious project. 3. As a teacher you can create a tradition for a certain project you do every year with your students. Younger students will hear about the project and be excited for their chance. It is important to involve your community as much as possible. This may include your own community of learners as well as their families. Community helps are a great way of getting people involved and in your classroom. 4. It is important to celebrate a project as well. Arrange for some type of celebration for the students, this could include things like a party, putting on an event, and showing off students work. Another way you could celebrate student projects is by hosting a big event at the end of the year. The work would include several projects each student worked on through out the year. Don't forget to include a reflection piece to learn ways to do things different next time. 5. Concepts in this chapter relate to our project because we are at the end of the semester. This is when we are tying everything together and finishing the project. The end of the semester is a celebration for us!