The citizens schools article was very interesting! I think that this program is a great idea. Not only for inner city schools, but everywhere. I think its important for programs to be available to for students to join and participate in that will not only keep them out of trouble but also help with their grades. I think this type of program is also good because it is different for most. They focus on not only academics but also open student's eyes to hands on experiences, such as the mock trial they mentioned. I also think the Exploration Day is a good way to get students involved in their community.
I am a big fan of project based learning. The article about using real-world issues to get students involved is an excellent idea. I like how students have to research on something that is happening currently or something of interest, other than the basics. I think students learn better this way and have more motivation to learn about a topic, if it isn't always about math, science or other subjects. These type of projects could be done as a group or individually, which is important for learning.
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Project-based learning is huge...and for more reasons that it is fun and engaging for students. It makes learning real, meaningful, and really engages students...just the way we learn as adults.
ReplyDeleteAnd as you point out, math, science, social studies, and other subjects become the "tools" to find out.