Inspired by one of the guiding principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education, in this "camp"style class we will focus on creating and sharing individual projects. This is a "short & sweet" version of my longer Project-Based Learning Experiences class.

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In each class learners will have the opportunity to interact with all participants through Q & A, show & tell, and guided discussion. In each class learners can expect a structured, yet fun experience.

CLASS FLOW (times are approximate):

0-5 minutes: introductions and/or check-ins + teacher-led sharing about the meeting plan

5-15 minutes: invitation to show & tell (related to project prompt)

15-40 minutes: creating, teacher-led sharing (instructions, inspiration, skills, etc.) and/or guided discussion

40-45 minutes: final shares, teacher-led sharing about upcoming meeting plan

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My teaching style is informed by Social Constructivism and Reggio-inspired practices. As a Reggio-inspired educator I embody the role of teacher as researcher. This enables me to identify each learner’s unique interests and needs, and construct learning experiences that are dynamic and engaging. One of the guiding principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach is no pre-set curriculum (i.e. emergent curriculum approach); this class embodies that principle while still offering a fun, yet structured, learning environment. I am committed to continually supporting each learner's unique needs in ways that include consistently modeling these skills and gentle redirection, where appropriate. 

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*Emergent curriculum is a philosophy of teaching and a way of planning a children's curriculum that focuses on being responsive to their interests. The goal is to create meaningful learning experiences for the children. Emergent curriculum can be practiced with children at any grade level.

*Guided discussion is an active learning technique that encourages students to reflect on their own experiences, explore alternative ways of thinking, connect to a topic, and improve analytical skills.

*Project-based learning is a student-centered pedagogy that involves a dynamic classroom approach in which it is believed that students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems.

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Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for reading!