Chapter 15 discusses project based leaning (PBL). Project based learning is based teaching concepts related to the real world. PBL in the classroom gives students the opportunities to develop as individuals. Students are engaged in real world questions. They are challenged to come up with their own ideas and research those ideas. They get the opportunity to work in groups, with teachers, and build a learning community. Students learn by developing their own ideas and projects.
PBL in the classroom gives students confidence, independence, and teaches responsibility. When working on a project students work in collaboration and build relationships with each other. With cultural barriers PBL is a great way for the barriers to come down and student start opening up to each other. Students learn to work with others and build communication skills at the same time.
What I really enjoyed in Chapter fifteen was Teachers as guides. “Teachers act as coaches or tutors, providing not only cognitive help in framing issues and assessing possible solutions but also met cognitive help as they assist students to set goals plan, monitor ongoing effort, and evaluate progress.” (Diaz-Rico, Pg. 388) I think that teachers are mentors and role models for our students. We guide them in the learning process and help them develop as individuals. We are coaches on a daily basis cheering are students on. Teachers play so many different roles in our classrooms.
Diaz-Rico, Lynne T. Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners, 2nd Edition, C. Pearson Education Inc: Boston 2008. Page 388
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