Have you ever heard the old saying, "Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand?"
This is the logic behind project-based learning. It's based on the belief students learn best when they are involved in the process, by researching, asking and answering their own questions, and creating something new. Project-based learning involves teams of students researching and learning content as they work to create something that solves a problem in their school, community or beyond. Good projects, guided by a teacher and completed by active students, can cover just as much curriculum as lectures. In addition, most students learn more and understand the content better, perform better on tests, and have more fun.
Landis School is showcasing their new initiative around project-based learning Nov. 30 at Landis Community Complex. They will be displaying their work so far this year and highlighting their projects in horticulture and student leadership. Bryan McCrea, one of the founders of 3twenty Solutions, a company which builds accommodations, workspaces and specialty storage out of shipping containers, is guest speaker. He appeared on Dragons Den and received support from Brett Wilson for their product. Bryan is a graduate from the Edwards School of Business. A partnership between Sun West School Division and the Edwards School of Business is currently in discussion.
Here are some of the things that you will be able to hear from the students:
The Grade 9-10 students of Landis School are going to discuss our project-based learning proposal for science and Practical and Applied Arts classes.
We strongly believe the PBL process is an awesome, fun way of learning. We think you will agree that PBL adds a totally new atmosphere to our school and is an exhilarating way to learn! We will be presenting a snapshot of our "Winter Garden" proposal and telling you about our trip to the university to learn more about horticulture.
I will present on Free the Children and what we as a group do to make a difference in the world. I will be talking about what we have done to help, how we came to be and the amazing time we had at WE DAY in Winnipeg, Man. Our school has proved that it doesn't take lots of people to make a difference. With determination and big hearts we can conquer anything. We are the change.
As selected student leaders for Sun West School Division, we flew to Cornerbrook, Nfld. to experience the 27th annual CSLC conference. If you want to hear more about our exciting times of ziplining, boat tours of the harbour and fishing villages, geocashing, Maritime cuisine, "kitchen parties" with incredible music and awesome motivational speakers from across Canada, come out to see our presentation!
Our class will be explaining how we took on a recycling program at our school this year, and made it a success. Every two weeks, we collect all the paper products and pop cans and bottles in our school and take them to the recycling depot. We are looking at how we can donate the money we raise to charity.
It will be an informative evening about an innovative way of learning in a school that is embracing a new and exciting future.
