Reflection #10

1. Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection:
It is important that students set aside time to reflect on their own work because it gives them a sense of how others see their work. When students create their own meaning it is important that they look at it from a distance so that they can see their work from different sides and work beyond that to push themselves further. This also allows for deeper thinking.

2. Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate:
It is important for students to reflect because it gives them a chance to think about how their own creativity came into play and where the areas are they can improve in. It is important to elaborate because it gets them wondering whats next? what do you want to learn now? and how do you want to go about it? These are all great questions for students to reflect on because it engages think in higher order thinking and allows them to fix their own mistakes.

3. Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity:
One way schools build tradition is through students work. Once parents and members of the community see what students are up to at the school it builds a sense of identity and continues to build year by year. Once they have established a tradition, students will feel its a privilege to honor the tradition with their hard work.

4. Discussion on the importance of celebrating a project:
Celebrating a project allows for the community to see what your students are up to and helps build your schools identity. Classroom displays and exhibits are a great way to portray your students work and get it out in the community where your school is seen.

5. Discussion of how this chapter relates to your project:
This chapter relates to our topic because we are going to be putting on a fundraiser for our vegetables. This will allow our students to build an identity with the community and show off their hard work.