The thing I would do different is give the students a shorter time frame to complete class projects. I divided the students into 3 groups and assigned them a portion of the special senses unit to present. Each group was given specific questions to answer in order to present the information needed. Some groups put a lot of effort into the presentation and others just threw something together.
I totally agree with you on that. Each time I say that I am only giving them x amount of days and the project seems to get drawn out to twice as much time I was suppose to allow. I want all of my students to do well, but I have learned that I must stick to my plan and as long as I give each student equal enough time, taking into consideration that some may not have computers and other supplies at home, I should give them the grade they earn because they did not use their time wisely.
ReplyDeleteDid you provide a checklist and/or rubric for the project? I think checklists are a GREAT way to keep students on task when they completing projects in class.
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