Some of the ways to build connections and branch out beyond the classroom would be: asking parents about their expertise to come into the class and share what they do, utilizing University’s resources that they provide for the community as well as politicians. It would take research on the teachers part to find people or events that will provide more information that relates to their students interests.
The EAST Initiative Model is based on student-driven learning, authentic project-based learning, technology as tools, and collaboration. The teacher becomes a facilitator- in making this experience of learning easier on the student as they become responsible for their own learning.
Letting students lead their own project will prove to be successful because they are the ones generating their own ideas for a project which will lead them to be more passionate about the topic. Students can chart their own path to completion of the project and hold themselves accountable.
This relates to our project because students can decide what they would like to see planted in their garden, how they design their garden and who they will sell their produce to. We as teachers can reach out to other resources such as farms or local community gardens so students can get tips and ideas before planting their own.
Great reflection. I am going to try and use as much technology as piossible without putting too much on my students. How will youn use technology in your project?
ReplyDeleteI think it is a very important point that the student is responsible for their own learning. This way they can chart their progress and they can hold only themselves accountable for not following it. The EAST Initiative Model is based on the teacher making it easier for the student to learn which I also think is a great component of the model.
ReplyDeleteI like your reflection! I have to agree with your statements about branching out beyond the classroom and also about students leading their own projects. These two statements are very important.
ReplyDeleteThis was a good reflection. I think the EAST Initiative Model is a great way for the student to learn. Branching out to parents and other people in the community is important as well.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea about bringing parents into the classroom to talk about professions that they are in. I only thought about experts out in the world but by bringing in parents it's more real for the kids to see that they can achieve whatever they want in the real world. Letting students choose their topics can both get them more engaged in the project because they are interested in the topic and it hold them accountable for their work. I like how you talked about this in your reflection because I believe this is completely true. I know personally I am more engaged in books and papers that contain topics that interest me as well.
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