The Project Approach is a powerful instructional strategy designed to meet these needs. The Project Approach provides a framework for teaching an in-depth study of a topic or theme that parallels real world problem solving inside and outside the classroom. A project can be short-term or can enliven any classroom or school for months. Teachers guide student's learning by means of a flexible three phase planning framework. During Phase 1 prior information and experiences are accessed.
Children acquire a shared understanding and questions for investigation are developed and crafted.
Phase 2 involves field investigation and gathering information from a variety of primary and secondary resources while exploring, observing, predicting, experimenting and inventing. In Phase 3 the information gathered is reviewed, synthesized and shared and project work is evaluated. The Project Approach creates opportunities to use teaming skills, can increase the quality of student work and develops higher order thinking skills. This approach has significant advantages for integrating the curriculum, collaborative learning and continuous and mixed-age organizational plans. Presenters Our team of trainers are practicing master teachers.