1. What happens when using the PBL approach?
Many things happen when using the PBL approach, it is one of the most effective approaches. Students learn how to work in teams and collaborate while working on projects. Students also use life skills to work through their real world assigned projects that are given to them. Through project based learning, students inquire deep learning and really think and take a step back at what they are doing to really comprehend everything they are learning. The students build a community not only in the classroom but out of the classroom through show and tells to the community and branching out. Students inquire skills like sharing ideas, collaboration, deep learning, technology operations, reflection, expression, project management and more more. Students who get the chance to learn the PBL approach will have the skills they need to succeed in college and in the tuff world we have out here today. They will also have an upper hand in any future project due to all the skills and benefits of PBL.
2. What ways can you " bring a project home"?
Through using the PBL approach your students will be using real world situations to learn from using the life skills they need to go through them. These projects will get the students ready for everyday life.Students and teachers will create meaningful memories and documents that they can use as future educators as well as for the students to look back at them and realize all the hard work they have accomplished. When the project is close to the end its important to remind your students to reflect on everything they have done so that way they can make changes in the next project or accept the challenges they have faced! Reflection is a great way for personal growth.
3. How do these concepts relate to our topic of gardening?
All of these topics relate to our topic of gardening. We are going to be using a PBL approach where students work in groups and collaborate with each other. Our students will gain the knowledge and practice of the skills they need for life that will benefit them in the future. They will get everything out of using the PBL approach and they will even learn how to garden and sell food to the supermarket which is a great life skill to have.
You make an excellent point in saying that project-based learning is one of the most effective approaches when it comes to learning. I like that you listed all of the main points about how project-based learning can really help children engage in the learning experience and relate what they're doing to real-life situations and scenarios. This type of learning also prepares them to work well with peers and future colleagues. Because students are engaging in real-life situations, they are able to hold onto their learning experiences to refer back to in the future. You also mentioned that teachers, as well as students, can "bring a project home" by thinking about new ways to teach a lesson or activity. Your project idea sounds awesome - I would have loved to learn how to garden and sell food!
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