Reflection 10

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

Coming from an Executive Board perspective, reflection is key in determining what went right, what went wrong, what can be improved, what we can get rid of, or what we might need to add. It also helps with what we have learned, which all of this ties into the classroom. We, as teachers, need this to realize what could make this project better the next time and also gives students the opportunity to go over what they learn so it can stick.

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

When students reflect and elaborate, it gets them thinking about what they did and how they can improve. It can also give them ideas on what they want to do next, which can get really exciting for some students, especially if they are an ambitious bunch that likes new and creative ideas.

3. Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity.

Think about what the students can do to have fun, branch out into the community, and how they can get other people/places to help. When there is a traditional project that happens for every class, the students get excited! Like in my school district, we always did a wheel barrow construction day in 5^th grade. We would build them and get our names put on them and they would be sold at the local hardware store. Every kid below and above that grade knew about it and would always be excited to participate in it.

4. Discussion on the importance celebrating a project.

Celebrating a project, especially a very time consuming and tedious one is a must. Invite the parents, community, and other classes so students can get a sense of pride in what they accomplished! When the students get that positive feedback, they will get a sense of why they are in school and why it is important.

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

Our final project is, in a way, a celebration of the unit that the students did. Like our class dinner, it invites parents and maybe community members to come and see what all the good work the students did.