Project-based learning allows students to learn by exploring topics, obtaining and analyzing data, or participating in simulated problem solving with other students. In the video link , “Beginning the Journey Five-year-olds Drive Their Own PBL Projects”, Kindergarteners use role-playing and technology to learn.
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After viewing this video, I see children that are enjoying learning the way they would in their home! I can recall role-playing travel, doctor’s office, and of course school as a child growing up. This has to be an extremely motivating way to learn. It also seems that the teachers work as a team to get this project to be as wonderful as it is! I wonder how much prep time is available aside from the usual routines for these teachers to prepare this exciting unit. Much time is needed to research and find technology based instruments to present in the lessons. The groups sizes are small which left me wondering if the enrollment was small or if the school used a pull out system for each classroom.
I also kept thinking as I watched that maybe this school district does not have a set guideline for instruction that requires strict scheduling and mandated texts and programs. It appears that the learning is very child centered and creates more opportunities for the child to learn the way in which they are most comfortable. I would enjoy teaching in that kind of creative atmosphere.
Technology is a great way to motivate students to become lifelong learners, but I do believe without technology a teacher can inspire a child to continue learning in their lives by using the imagination.
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