Student chooses and focuses on a topic to explore in depth. Student interviews experts, uses libraries, community resources, and technology. Student communicates and presents acquired knowledge as an exhibition, written paper, video, multimedia project, science fair project, history day project, world wide web page, etc.
Student learns to work independently in a facilitated learning environment.
Each student who experiences deep learning, builds self esteem and becomes empowered. Depth of knowledge in a particular area provides a life skill leading to a career. Students' informal conversations are affected by their in-depth knowledge. A sense of mastery of a topic permeates the learning environment. Student may know more than the teacher about a topic.