Doing a reflection for a project allows students to measure their success as well as you. The students will be able to take pride in their accomplishments. You as the teacher will be able to see if what they had learned form the project has lined up with your initial goals/learning outcomes.
Students should reflect because this allows them to measure how much they have learned from their project and what they still want to learn. Asking them to elaborate will allow them to ask questions and think about new ways in which they can start new projects and learn more.
“When families, the community, and students coming up through the grades know what you are up to, you have the foundation for tradition.” (pg 150) Sharing your student’s accomplishments and asking the community to join in on their success will help build traditions. If the community and families know what you are doing in your classroom, they will be able to expect what will come when they join your class.
It is very meaningful to students when their work is celebrated. Students want to know that what they are doing is right and appreciate the affirmation. It is important to show off student work and let them know that their hard work has paid off.
The students in our class will take pictures of the progress of their garden. When the vegetables are ready for harvest, we will throw a harvest party and invite other classrooms and parents. We will provide the pictures and information of our garden as we took care of it. We will also hold a reveal for harvesting our vegetables.
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