Students have opportunities to collaborate with others in small groups. Students can define their roles and work in mixed age, style, and ability groups. Student Self-Assessment Students participate in determining criteria for quality work. Students assess their own work and group work. Students reflect on their own learning over time by creating and maintaining an active portfolio.
Students assess the role and involvement of the teacher and other experts in their own learning.
Teacher as Facilitator of Learning Teacher provides rich learning environment with choices in experiences and activities. Teacher models skills and methods to acquire knowledge. Teacher uses questioning to engage deeper levels of student inquiry. Teacher monitors progress and coaches with feedback and refocusing.