Scaffolding
Student Thinking in Projects
Blog: http://www.bie.org/blog/scaffolding_student_thinking_in_projects
I enjoyed reading Sarah Field’s blog post on PBL. She makes great points and suggestions for scaffolding student thinking for projects. I specifically like the way she states that PBL structure provides fertile soil for critical thinking, however it is up to us make sure our projects incorporate critical thinking as a goal. The steps she provides are beneficial in assuring you develop a meaningful, authentic and challenging learning experience through scaffolding student thinking. I like her suggestions of creating a space for thinking about thinking. This sounds like a good first step to get students actively thinking and engaged in how they are accountable for their learning. Field’s provides simple, yet purposeful ideas on creating critical thinkers. I think many teachers would benefit from reading this blog, especially those willing to delve in to PBL, but just aren’t quite sure how to begin the process with their students.
Hi Taylor,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that Sarah Field's blog post was helpful to you in considering her suggestions for scaffolding student thinking. The quote you shared did bring home that while the pbl structure supports critical thinking, it is only our effective execution of the implementation that helps ensure outcomes for critical thinking.
Thanks,
Dawn
Critical thinking allows students to become more self sufficient learners. I loved her thoughts on this as well.
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