The community of Harborside has created an opportunity to a project based classroom. The grades are given a chance to go to a three day camp. In this setting students are building bridges between home and school experiences by creating a better understanding of their community. They are allowed to take photographs of their area and are able to focus on work habits for school. The groups help rebuild parks and rundown areas in their community while also celebrating veterans and senior citizens.
The lessons taught at the camps by the Harborside teachers help bring students together to foster collaborative learning. The students are also given opportunities to discuss with each other what is going on and share their experiences while they are getting to know one another and listening to their peers.
The lessons taught at the camps by the Harborside teachers help bring students together to foster collaborative learning. The students are also given opportunities to discuss with each other what is going on and share their experiences while they are getting to know one another and listening to their peers.
Good connections between culturally responsive teaching and constructivist approaches to teaching.
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