scaffolding

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Journal Writing – just another ‘worksheet’?

Posted by peter skillen ⋅ January 16, 2011 ⋅ 14 Comments

Writing has been known through the centuries as a tool for introspection (Britton, 1970). Forms of writing frequently used to enhance thinking include journal writing, autobiography, formal paper, or learning log (notes from class). However, I can not be so naive as to think that these techniques – or any techniques for that matter – … Continue reading »

PBL – Who IS in Charge? What Tools can Help?

Posted by peter skillen ⋅ January 7, 2011 ⋅ 14 Comments

What tools support a socio-constructivist approach to Project-based Learning? Assumptions We believe in kids. That’s why we are in this ‘business’ of education in the first place. Yet, much of what we must face relegates us, and the students, to roles and responsibilities that are in discord with this belief. Further to that, I believe … Continue reading »