I’ve been watching videos and reading about Project Based Learning.
PBL really fits my style and values.
Some of the benefits of Project Based Learning are:
~ Increased motivation and engagement in studies
~Learning that results in Hands on student directed activity where students demonstrate what they have learned
~ It puts kids in a position where they use the knowledge they get.
~Hands on projects learn from own experience.
~Help students understand apply and retain what they are learning.
~ Develops skills such as
Critical thinking
Communications
Collaboration
What more could a Teacher ask for?
Here is a link to a video that shows 5 year olds in PBL activities
http://www.edutopia.org/beginning-journey-five-year-olds-drive-their-own-pbl-projects