1. Discussion on what you need to keep in mind as you start the journey through Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Technology is providing opportunities for projects to be more connected to student's lives. The results are worth it when students find themselves connecting with the material and then using it in the real world. Most importantly, teachers will be learning with the students since this is a new way of learning.
2. Discussion on the overall benefits of the PBL approach.
By using the PBL approach, students are introduced to more real life experiences that they will use outside of the classroom. Students are more interested in this approach because it connects to the real world and it uses topics they're more interested in which in turn encourages them to participate more. I also believe that with the teachers learning alongside the students, the students will be more eager to learn when they can discover things with the teacher rather than always from the teacher.
3. Discussion on the benefits to students who participate in PBL.
Students learn to work and communicate their ideas collaborativley with other students which is an essential tool to use both outside the classroom and in the work force. They learn to meet deadlines better when they know others depend on them. They develop a key set of inquiry skills that lead them to explore ideas with their teammates. And most importantly, they develop a set of communication skills to break through cultural misunderstandings.
4. Discussion on what issues need to be considered in PBL approach.
We need to consider that this is a new approach for teachers and students alike. It will be a learning process where we will need to work together. Teachers will also need to be more developed in the understanding of technology. Right now we live in an age where students know more about technology than teachers. As teachers we need to know as much as we can so that we can help students in their struggles
5. Discussion on New Technology High as an example of New Technology Model.
I think it's important to have a smaller design that cater to each student's individual needs. It also has the teachers working together to perfect their lesson plans.
I agree with your answer to number four. As teachers, we need to be prepared to learn as we teach. To be able to provide the students with the opportunity to teach us something every day.
ReplyDeleteI feel like it is so important for teachers to continue to learn alongside, and in addition to, their students, just like what you mentioned in question 1! It will also instill a work ethic that will provide students with meeting goals and showing them that complications are worth putting in the effort!
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