Student Centered Inquiry through Project-based Learning

Michelle Dragalin
Presenter
30
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.78
Course rating
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Description

Do you want to empower your students to take charge of their learning through meaningful, inquiry-driven projects? Offering students voice and choice in their learning path enhances their sense of ownership, engagement, and motivation. Join Michelle Dragalin for this timesaving, to the point session she shares valuable insights into how project-based learning cultivates critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while allowing students to explore topics that resonate with their interests. Get ready to foster a culture of inquiry in your classroom that sparks curiosity and passion for learning in every student! Michelle's expertise in project-based learning will equip you with the tools and skills you need to cultivate a classroom where students are not just learners but active contributors to their education.

Objectives

Recall the principles of student-centered inquiry and project-based learning. Grasp the significance of student choice in fostering engagement and motivation. Apply design principles to create meaningful, student-centered projects. Analyze the impact of inquiry-driven learning on student understanding and retention. Develop strategies to implement project-based learning that aligns with student interests. Evaluate the effectiveness of student-centered projects in fostering a culture of inquiry.

Key Take Aways

• Uncover strategies to give students a voice and choice in their learning journey. • Learn how to design and implement project-based learning experiences that captivate student interest. • Explore techniques to ignite and sustain a culture of inquiry in your classroom. • Discover effective methods for assessing student progress and growth within a project-based framework.

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Meet

Michelle Dragalin

Michelle has taught for 35+ years, from Head Start to special ed and online ESL. She creates curriculum and loves helping students through hands-on, digital activities. Passionate about teaching, family, and self-care, she lives in the mountains with her husband and dogs.
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