Final Concept Map

Reflection 11

Description of what occurs as a result of using the Project-based learning approach.
By using the project based learning approach, every student has had the chance to work individually and with their groups. They are able to use online resources and things to get their project to come together. By doing this, the project comes together and everything fits in comewhere. This is a great way to get and keep everyone involved in the project and the topic they are focused in on. Also, they feel accomplished when the final product is finished. Lastly, children are able to search for new resources to create from as well as learn how to create and use things, such as blogs, and creating their own websites.

Discussion on ways to “bring your project home”.
Bringing home your project is when your project is finally wrapped up and coming to an end. Now that are projects are coming to an end we can reflect back on what we did, and see the positive and negatives in our effort to get to the final part of or projects.

Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.
The concepts in this chapter relate to my topic becasue we are at the final stage of wrapping it up and putting the final touches on our project. We are just about done with our project and getting our final things put in place. We are slso at the final project point and we can show where we came from and where we are going with our final project.

Reflection 11

Kyra Elston

2/13/14

Reflection #11

1. Description of what occurs as a result of using the Project-based learning approach.

Good projects don’t lead to a dead end. Instead, they open new doors and create connections that you can build into future project designs. If something didn’t work as planned, we need to learn from that and move on. That will inform my next project and make it even better.

2. Discussion on ways to “bring your project home”.

To “bring your project home” you must capitalize on your investment, critique your work, share your insights, become a resource for your colleagues, enter a contest, and most importantly enjoy the journey!

3. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

The concepts in this chapter are great reminders for why we chose to do project-based learning in the first place and they will continue to be good reminders before, during, and after the future projects in our life.

Reflection 10

1. Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection

It is important to set aside time for students to reflect on work that they have done. Students need this time so that they can rethink about everything that they have learned. If you just move from one project/activity to the next students don't get the opportunity to feel proud of their work. Students need to the chance to show case their abilities. When students have to share what they created, they have to teach it to others. This allows the material to really stick with the students.


2. Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate

Students need to reflect on positive learning experiences. Reflection time is also the perfect time for students to think about their growth in learning. This time also gives them a chance to think about negative things that happened during the course of their learning. This will help students be able to devise a plan, for if, they are faced with the same challenges again. Elaborate on their experience, ask multiple questions and allow students to share their insights/suggestions to the teacher on how to make the project/learning more beneficial.

3. Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity

Most schools identity is known through their traditions. Most schools have some kind of tie associated to them, that makes the school stick out, and everyone at the school is typically involved in it. The schools build identity by introducing something special, to the students, parents, and the community, that makes their school unique. When students grow up knowing specific things that maybe a teacher or class is known for doing, implants the beginning foundation to the tradition.

4. Discussion on the importance of celebrating a project

It's important for students not to just have a regular end of the year party, involving just treats and conversations. Instead, having a party that reminds students of all, of their work throughout the school year. This forces students to recall what they learned about various projects and activities. Allow students to comment on the positive and negative aspects of the project, this will be the teachers time to gain feedback from the students as well. This is meant to be a meaningful, fun experience for students, as well as a time to recall learned information.

5. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your project


I think celebrating a project is something that's important for students. Often times students forget about a project or something that they have created. This time allows students to recapture their experiences, and learn from them. This also gives them good ideas of how to make each project/learning experience more affective each time. This relates to our project because students will have time to share what they learned and more aspects of their experience with their grandparents when they serve the food. Our project also gives our students a chance to show, what they learned about cooking, catering, working with others and being professional.

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reflection 10

Kyra Elston

2/13/14

Reflection #10

1. Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection.

Taking time to reflect helps students feel good about their accomplishments, but more importantly, reflection can be the thing that makes learning really stick. When students create their own meaning, it’s important that they look at it from all sides while meaning is taking shape, and then view it from a distance as well.

2. Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate.

Setting aside time for conscious reflection helps students reveal things they might not otherwise think about: what they learned (and what they enjoyed about learning), their growth as learners, and what (and how) they want to learn in projects ahead.

3. Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity.

Many schools’ identities are tied to their traditions so when families, the community, and students coming up through the grades know what you are up to, you have a foundation for tradition. Imagine the readiness of young students who spend years anticipating the time when they get to be part of your class tradition.

4. Discussion on the importance celebrating a project.

When inviting others to celebrate a project with your classroom, you will make critical friends who will not only expect great things from your students, but will also step up to support you year after year.

5. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

Classroom kitchen and catering will almost always involve other parties such as older/younger grades and the community. The final project is also almost always a celebration so these concepts re directly related to our topic of Classroom Kitchen and Catering.

reflection 9

Kyra Elston

1/28/14

Reflection #9

1. Description of a method of understanding prior-knowledge of students.

When we established readiness, you may have used an activity (such as K-W-L) to find out about your students’ prior understanding. Almost certainly, not all students were starting at the same place. Similarly, the distance they travel during a project will not be the same for each learner.

2. Discussion on the importance of establishing anchors for a project.

By establishing “anchors,” you gain a sense of where students are starting and how far they are going as they work to meet learning goals. You expand the opportunities to differentiate instruction and help all learners be successful.

3. Description of several ways to assess what students learned during the project.

A teacher might have one category about how well a student knows the content, another about written communication, another for critical thinking, and another for work ethic. Students, parents, and teachers all have access to this assessment data, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations about student achievement.

4. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

Kitchen and catering really does not involve that much learning from students unless they are actively involved in preparing meals, making lunch menus, growing a garden, ect. For this reason it really does not relate to the topic but I would definitely like to be part of school that does have student learning relate to the foods they are consuming five days a week.