Reflections
This unit was an interesting challenge for me. I am a co-teacher for a TV Production class, but in general, I provide PD for teachers. So, I definitely was trying to think through both things in my head working through all of this. I like to think that my TV Production class is largely set up as Project Based Learning, but have learned some important ideas to consider for next year. Most importantly, framing units around a Driving Question will provide much needed context to "drive" the learning.
Thinking about my staff's needs, I am very hopeful for the sketch above. I call it a sketch, because I know there is more that needs to be developed in order for it to be truly successful. I am excited by the ideas Jennie Magiera has about changing and re-energizing Professional Development. By creating a year-long PBL PD, not only can I find unique and very personalized ways to help my teachers grow, but together we can experience Project Based Learning. For the teachers who are not currently in this class, or who have not yet tried PBL, this can show them how powerful it can be for deep learning. For those who have done PBL, we can help each other refine our projects and make better experiences for our students. As I think about my classroom next year, I know that I will be working to better foster a growth mindset in both my students and my teachers. I was most struck by Eduardo Briceño's article "Mindsets and Student Agency." For me, the most important thing to remember is in order to create a culture that supports and fosters student agency begins with the adults: "For example, teachers can explicitly frame lessons or projects as opportunities to work on what we don’t know and go beyond our comfort zone to build capabilities. We can make better use of student mistakes and confusion as opportunities to learn, clarify and study the learning process. We can give feedback to students focused on their behavior, their choices, their strategies, rather than on being smart or talented." I am in a position to walk that line to assist the adults and the students in my building. I look forward to assisting both groups.
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