This 12-hour Professional Learning Community is based on the book, The Project Approach: Engaging Children’s Minds by Lillian Katz, participants will explore project-based teaching strategies that support individual children’s needs/interests, promote extended learning opportunities, and integrate authentic, culturally-relevant documentation. Working through the 3 phases of the Project Approach, small groups will collaboratively develop an in-depth project that includes hands-on exploration, child-driven investigation, and family/community involvement. Worksheets and guides provide resources and support during training as you develop a sample project to implement in your classroom.
Competencies:
- Child Growth, Development, and Learning
- Teaching Practices – How Children Learn and Approaches to Learning
- Social-emotional health & Development Promotion – Communication
