reflection 10

       It is important to set aside time for reflection because it helps students reveal things they might not otherwise think about, such as what they learned and what they enjoyed about learning, their growth as learners, and what (and how) they want to learn in projects ahead.  You also need to help students think about how joyous and gratifying the learning journey can be.  

       Students need to reflect and elaborate.  they need to focus on the few things that matter the most-- those that anchor the learning and get kids thinking about themselves as evolving learners.  They need to ask what does this get you wondering about next? also what do you want to learn now, and how do you want to go about it?

       When you build tradition and identity you need to think about how your class and school can establish a tradition of exemplary project work.  Part of the recipe is building awareness in others.  As community members begin to notice and value students' accomplishments, they will give you enthusiastic support.  Ask your community to participate in a celebration of learning.  Once you have established a tradition of excellence, students will feel it's a privilege to honor the tradition with their hard work.  

       It is important to celebrate a project.  Show student work, put it on an event , create a blog, or hold a party.  Any way you do it, celebrate learning, and build your school's identity as a place where kids get to learn through projects.  

       This relates to our project because we are creating a festival where we are showing off what we have learned.  We are also creating a website what displays all of the projects we have completed.