As the game plan continues, the students are becoming more and more interested in the lessons at hand. I try to encourage as much participation as possible by using groups and other methods such as computer work. This seems to stimulate the students in a manner that is fun for them. Whether it being grouped up with their friends so they can talk while doing the work or allowing them to do some of their homework in class, it makes the students focus and get done what needs to be. Since they are paying more attention to what is going on, I think that we can begin to do more computer work with projects.
Having the students work on the computer allows them to get real life experience while completing their projects. They have to make decisions that will have an impact on the rest of the project as well as conducting research on different topics that they need to. Being on their own while doing this work shows them some of the stress in life that they will encounter. Not being able to find all parts that they want and need will also be learned quite fast. Of course I will give help and show them what to do and not to do, but throwing them in this situation by themselves will help them to become stronger. Being able to solve your own problems and work them out is what many students need in today's society.
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Hey Phil,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that your students are responding well and that your GAME plan is going smoothly. I can't say the same for me because I haven't even started to implement my own GAME plan and there are still a lot of questions and issues that I need to resolve in order to start. It's nice to read someone who has already started and it's encouraging to me that you're doing great with it.
I wish you all the success in the world. It has been a pleasure collaborating with you and reading your thoughts and insights.
Cesar
Phil, Sounds like the kids are wonderfully engaged. I agree with your assessment that this type of learning mirrors some of the realities of life and this early introduction really keeps the content relevant.
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope that as I progress through my game plan I will have the same amount of success with my students as you are having with your students
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