Project based learning, scaffolding of activities, planning and drafting stages of the writing process, giving and receiving feedback, setting goals and benchmarks all teach students new concepts about collaboration and model citizenship. Teachers will learn the steps needed to teach responsibility and action within the scope of the collaborative, primary classroom in keeping with the five traits of good citizenship: respect, courage, responsibility, compassion and honesty in collaborative, social learning environments.
Course objectives:
- Examine case studies of project-based experiences in multiple subject areas to include science, social studies and English language arts. Structure and support project-based teaching and learning in classrooms.