Cobb Chapter 10 R.R

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

Reflection helps students to reveal things they might not otherwise think about. Life is already fast paced. When a child is going through the day they tend to not stop and think and because of this they miss out on important learning opportunities. Through reflection they are able to ponder what they learned and what they enjoyed about learning, their growth as learners, and what and how they want to learn in future projects!

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

Students have to reflect and elaborate in order to gain an enriching experience that causes them to learn fundamental content better. Learners should be asked where they want to go in a project. This allows the student to elaborate on their project in order to show you where they are going and how they will get there. This is an excellent outcome that all teachers should want to see.

3. Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity.

A teacher can build tradition and identity in her school by establishing exemplary project work. Fostering relationships with the community allows others to know what you are doing and word will get out that will encourage others to give you enthusiastic support. Your acts will place your classroom in a new identity, make it good!

4. Discussion on the importance of celebrating a project.

Party time! All people love celebrations regardless of ethnicity or gender. This is something that is naturally multi-cultural! It can be an event where students work is displayed, a party or a blog. However you decide to do it, remember to celebrate learning! Mini celebrations can be done throughout the year to honor the completion of projects but, a major event at the end of the year, a “Year-in-Review,” can be done to show students all of the hard work they accomplished through the year.

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

This chapter encourages me to put more into the projects that I develop as a future teacher. I hope to make a mark in my own school that shows my devotion to excellence in education.