End of the Year Projects:
(In response to the Blog on Edutopia about 6 engaging end of the year projects) The article is about how kids totally check out at the end of the year and need to continue to be engaged. I really liked the idea about having the students doing a Portfolio Showcase or a commercial to display what they know in a creative way. At this point of the year it can seem like you are grasping at straws to get the kids to take an active part of their learning. Love the ideas presented here!
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/end-of-year-engaging-projects-rebecca-alber
Some of my students are definitely already checked out and this article does have some great ideas for the end of the year. My students are not allowed to use their lockers the last four days of school and are not allowed to bring their backpacks or anything to school. These ideas may just be my saving grace. Thanks you!
ReplyDeleteThis article has some awesome ideas. I think a lot of people (teachers and students) view the last few days as pointless. These ideas can certainly add purpose and meaningful learning on those final days.
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