The classroom belongs to the students. Students need to control and shape part of their lives. The audience for student work should be just the teacher. Students' personhood can be highlighted by adorning the walls with their work. Projects can integrate and give meaning to the curriculum.
Projects can allow students to pursue their interests.
Projects can see that knowledge is found primarily in books. Projects can require real-world uses of reading, writing, drawing, figuring, etc. Junk closet Time-out corner List 2 areas you might have in your classroom if you decide to become a teacher. List 3 challenges of teaching. List 3 rewards of teaching Learner-Centered Word Sort 1.