Category: Project Based Learning

Authenticity, Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments, Criteria for Success, Critique and Revision, Know students and how they learn, Know the content and how to teach it, Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning, Project Based Learning, Student Voice and Choice

Building student voice into a project

How do we get students to invest in their learning? One way is to involve them in the planning process. Involve students in the project design Whilst this is a fantastic way to get students energised about a project, it can also be daunting. It helps if you have a clear idea about the parameters of the project. Consider what skills/content you are required to … Continue reading Building student voice into a project

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Entry Events – Building the Hype

I know we don’t always have time to do this, but when we do we should. Arguably, this is the part of teaching we need make time for. An entry event is designed to get students excited about their learning, and the excitement can start long before the event itself. Delivering teasers and cryptic clues before a project commences can generate buzz amongst your students … Continue reading Entry Events – Building the Hype

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Coming Soon…

This week has been massive! We have two very cool projects about to launch (I’ve just added them to Project Cards – House of Cards and Mosquito Project). Johnny and I have spent a rainy Sunday holed up project planning – feels like the good ol’ days. Anyway, we’ve got very some cool Entry Events planned which I’ll get back to soon, and I’m experimenting … Continue reading Coming Soon…

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What you like a story with that?

I’ve already posted about our 50 word stories, (here and here) they’ve since become a staple with all my classes. But what I haven’t covered is how we share these with the world. Cue today’s blog. The original idea sprung from Chipotle’s Cultivating Thought Author Series , and resulted in me ordering 200 coffee sleeves late one night in the whirlwind of  excitement… Luckily, the … Continue reading What you like a story with that?

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Education, Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning, Student Voice and Choice

Finders Keepers!

As a year 7 teacher this year I get to juggle multiple curriculum hats. I love it,  except for the fact that I suck at geography. Let’s rephrase that, it’s an area with ample opportunities for development… (que my growth mindset!) One thing I am good at is throwing myself into new challenges, especially when it’s student driven. So a few months ago my  year 7’s … Continue reading Finders Keepers!

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