Praxis: the process by which a theory, lesson, or skill is enacted, embodied, or realised.
Praxis is a timetabled Project Based Learning class that will allow for the facilitation of authentic learning experiences for all year 7 students. The projects will complement the content and skills developed in core classes, and provide students with the opportunity to apply their learning from these subjects in real-world contexts. Through liaising with the Opportunity Class units from the our school's feeder primary schools, an understanding of prior authentic learning experiences, assessment practices, content, and skills (including ICT) will be developed, ensuring projects are designed to meet students needs and interests. PBL is an inquiry driven constructionist methodology that engages students in solving relevant, real-world problems requiring them to attain and strengthen skills essential for success in the 21st century – collaboration, communication, creativity, digital citizenship. The authentic learning experiences central to PBL are perfect for gifted and talented students as they thrive in a learning environment that is challenging, and dynamic, allowing for more authentic differentiation based on students' learning capacity, needs and interests. There are three key stages for every project: discover, create, share. DISCOVER: During this first stage of a project, students will be engaged in a series of inquiry-focused learning activities - mostly self-directed - to help identify and learn content and skills they 'need to know' to be successful with a project. CREATE: During the second stage of a project, students will be working to create a product or solution to a problem. This typically involves brainstorming, planning, seeking feedback and then editing/refining a product. SHARE: The final stage of a project will see students preparing to showcase your learning (and often a final product) to a public audience. Often this will involve giving a presentation and/or defence of their work. |
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