Fostering reflection among the students

Reflection is a cognitive process that we use to make sense of our experiences. In project-based learning, students should have the opportunity to reflect on what and how they are learning, both individually and collectively. Providing the time and structure for reflecting on a project transforms the project development process into authentic project-based learning. In this respect, John Dewey argued that we do not learn from experience, we learn by reflecting on it. It is therefore essential to teach reflection techniques and to foster individual and group reflection. When planning, we need to find the right balance between reflection and action, leaving some time at the end of the projects for feedback and in-depth reflection.

Read here the complete ebook “STEAM project ideas to inspire young people” 


You may also like...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search OpenEdition Search

You will be redirected to OpenEdition Search