Reading Reflection 10

1.Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection
Reflection is an essential component for moving forward. Students can look back on their accomplishments with pride. Reflecting not only hardens their knowledge on the topic but they also create their own meanings by observing their work closely. These also help students find out what they want to do next for a project.

2. Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate
Students shouldn’t have too many questions left unanswered but at the same time, they shouldn’t have to answer too many questions they already know the answers to. The point of reflecting and elaborating is to look back on your work with fondness and think about what you can do for a new project. For reflection questions, focus on the few things that matter most, those that anchor the learning and get kids thinking about themselves and evolving learners. If you make the questions fun and focused on the achievements they accomplish, the students will grasp the final objective better.

3. Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity
Schools these days are known all about their sports. Students and teachers alike get so excited that they also get the community involved. The community helps by getting involved with the fun and helping financially. Schools also have the potential to be known for their academics. More importantly, they can be known for their project based learning ideas. When schools show how effective project based learning is, they can get their community involved and even help open up new resources students can use in their future projects.

4. Discussion on the importance of celebrating a project
Students work hard on the projects they do, it’s only natural that celebrating these projects motivates them and gives them a sense of accomplishment. You can hold a party, display their work, or show everything at the end of the year. Students feel a sense of pride when their projects are celebrated. This also motivates them to work harder in their next project.

5. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project
We intend to have a pizza party at the end of our unit. This will be paid for by the sales students have at the farmers market. I think the students will want to do more if they see the fruits of their labor proudly displayed.