The topics included here touch on ideas that I value and hope to include in my future classrooms.
Inquiry-based Learning
- encourages intrinsic motivation
- student-led discovery creates active participation in the learning process
- fosters curiosity
- deepens understandings
Collaboration & Communication
- social constructivism: learners construct understandings based on social experiences
- creating a community where learners feel safe to share ideas and work with others
- ability to contribute to others’ learning fosters intrinsic motivation
Critical Thinking
- questioning and becoming curious about the world around them
- challenging ideas
- independence and autonomy, making one’s own decisions
Play-based & Nature-based Learning
- makes learning fun and engaging
- gain respect and awareness for our environment
- student-centred
- builds leadership and social skills
Integrated Learning
- allows for deeper connections across curricula