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Distance Learning Foundation. With support from the U.S. Embassy RELO and TOT Public Company Limited Bangkok, Thailand. Unlocking Learners’ Potential. Session 6. Discovery of the Self with Project-Based Learning. Review of Session 5. What did you try in your classroom?. What worked?.
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Distance Learning Foundation With support from the U.S. Embassy RELO and TOT Public Company Limited Bangkok, Thailand
Unlocking Learners’Potential Session 6 Discovery of the Self with Project-Based Learning
Review of Session 5 What did you try in your classroom? What worked? What didn’t work?
All Sessions Reflection key concepts and terms Clker.com Clker.com How can we unlock our learners’ potential?
Objectives • Evaluate the role of the self in the world through self-directed inquiry, reflection and group collaboration • Develop investigative, problem solving, and decision-making skills through projects relevant to student lives • Adapt the lesson to suit your class level and goals
What is your definition? Health and Wellness What is your definition? 1) Define it. 2) Ask others. 3) Reshape it.
What Do You Think? • How does your behavior affect your health? • How can you minimize any health risks to yourself?
Risks? Good and Bad? Why?
Risks? Good and Bad? From the following series of pictures*, discuss with your partner... a) Is this healthy or unhealthy behavior? b) What is the risk? c) What are the potential positive/negative consequences?
What other healthy or unhealthy behavior can you think of? With three other people, try to come up with at least two more.
Listen. Then Express. An excerpt of NPR’s Morning Edition on assessing Teen Behavior in the U.S. a) Take notes. b) Give your opinion. c) Debate.
Applying Your Knowledge Being Well Growing Positively Educating Self Risk of Death Becoming Aware Warning Signs Showing Symptoms Becoming Disabled Adapted from The Wellspring Health & Wellness Continuum
Applying Your Knowledge With your “Health & Wellness Group,” create your own continuum. Use sample continuums and maps for ideas.
Sharing Your Knowledge Pick 1-2 representatives from your group to explain your map or continuum. Think of and present a specific example in your life or any person’s life while you are explaining.
Self-Inventory, Self-Improvement Take a few minutes to think of your health behavior. Complete the statements in your sheet.
Project-Based Learning • student-centered, teacher-facilitated • authentic learning > solve a problem, answer a question > everyday world • communication, presentation, time management, leadership, goal-setting, group participation • use of technology, investigative methods
This and Other Sessions How can/do activities from this session and past sessions apply project-based learning?
Classroom Implications • What are some key points that you think are the most appropriate for your class? Why? • How can you make writing more relevant to your class?
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