I have been reflecting a lot about Project Based Learning and how this has been going for my class. It is a different way of teaching from what we have been doing at Glenbrae School but I always believe changes can bring new learning and challenges for the better.
I have collected student voice from my target group and learnt that they do like the Project Based Learning approach.
I came across The 'big six' - catalytic digital teaching capabilities through my readings.
- Ambitious outcomes for all
- Eyes on text
- Language and vocabulary development (KC - language, texts and symbols)
- High level discussions (KC - participating and contributing)
- Transforming and transference of knowledge through creation
- Making thinking visible (KC - thinking)
In planning our current project of Great Books I looked at The 'big six' - catalytic digital teaching capabilities and tried to plan activities which encompass all these capabilities. I reflected on how I can better implement the Project Based Learning approach to cater for how we learn in Manaiakalani schools.
The Great Books unit is a unit I have looked forward to planning because of my passion for literacy. We chose the book Refugee by Alan Gratz because a few years ago, this book was a great novel which I read to my class and it just really engaged my learners. There are so many learning opportunities present in the story and using The 'big six' - catalytic digital teaching capabilities will ensure my learners will gain so much more from their learning activities.
Below are the slides with the learning activities I have planned for English, Health & P.E and also Social Sciences. I have planned these activities with a focus on The 'big six' - catalytic digital teaching capabilities.
Great Book Social Sciences Slides
Great Books Health & PE Slides
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