Our projects use The And Model , a philosophy that simply says there is no one magic way to effectively educate all students, rather schools need to use a variety of resources and methods to assist students in learning and applying knowledge. In the classroom, The And Model provides teachers and students with clear direction, information and resources related to the project but challenges students to engage in the real world discovery of facts. Teachers become facilitators who encourage students to ask more questions, provide resources for learning, assess student progress and manage the learning process. The best example I've seen in preparing students for the world of work. Students are provided with relevant questions and are motivated to find the answers.
Students apply their knowledge across disciplines.
Students use computers and the Internet to assist with information gathering. Benefiting from each others' talents, students work together to reach a common goal. All aspects of the projects mirror the skills needed in today's workplace. My teaching actively involves students in their education, motivates them to learn, involves them in the community and models the real world. This is where education should be headed.