826 National: Project-Based Learning
this idea is integrated into all AKRNA thinking and classroom management; it is a fun way to foster reflective thinking with critical awareness demonstrating discernment, and pondering skills as a result. Ideal for a Socratic circle of discussing & inspiring.
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- to give students the chance to collaborate with instructors and peers
- to place students in decision-making roles, thereby reinforcing the skills and techniques learned, as they are forced to employ them independently
- to design assignments with more than one right answer leaving room for creativity and critical thinking
- to take advantage of an authentic audience of readers outside the classroom setting, bolstering students’ pride in their work
- to show students that school activities have value beyond the classroom. Challenges students face throughout the process coincide with real-life problems, motivating them to perform at a higher level
- to engage students in a project that is meaningful to them at the moment
- that culmination in a final, finished product makes the learning experience more meaningful
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Project-Based Learning
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The major tenets of project-based learning are:
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