Reflection #10

Amanda Miller 1. The importance of setting aside time for reflection is important. According to the text, "Taking time to reflect helps students feel good about their accomplishments, but more importantly, reflection can be the thing that makes learning really stick (p 147.)" Also, "When students create their own meaning, its important that they look at it from all sides while meaning is taking shape, and then viewing it from a distance, too, as they get ready to step beyond the experience to the next learning challenge (p 147.)" Putting away time for a reflection will help students see things that they may not be able to think about when it comes to what they have learned, their growth and what they want to learn for projects in the future. 2. The reason students need to reflect and elaborate is because they must be able to share what they are learning about and look back and be able to talk about their learning skills and behaviors to their classmates. This can help students who dont know much about a topic become more familiar by just reading a reflection or elaboration. 3. Schools build tradition and identity by establishing that "we are the school where kids get to..." This means to build awareness to others. It was well said in the text that, "When families, the community, and students coming up throught the grades know what you are up to, you have a foundation for tradition. Younger students will be ready for the learning that awaits them in future project-based classrooms (p 150.)" When community memebers notice and value students accomplishments and work, they will give encouraging support. 4. It is important to celebrate a project. This is because is shines light and importance when students work is displayed and recognized. It give students a sense of pride when student work is displayed. There are several ways to celebrate. SHow students work, put on an event, create a blog, or hold a party. This will help build the schools identity in becoming a place where students can go to learn though project-based learning. 5. Concepts in this chapter relate to our project because once the students finish their cookbook they will be able to reflect and elaborate on it and be able to share with others their experience and journey when making their cookbook. We would celebrate the accomplishments of all students and display student work for others to enjoy :)