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Authentic Project Ideas – Natural Predators or Lack There Of…
My husband and I honeymooned in Hawaii over 40 years ago. We have had the privilege in the last decade, of returning to the Hawaiian islands and visiting many of the Caribbean islands. When we returned to Hawaii after four decades, there was an addition to the islands – chickens! Everywhere. Tens of thousands. At … Continue reading Authentic Project Ideas – Natural Predators or Lack There Of…
Authentic Project Ideas – Mardi Gras
Back in February, I spent some time in Louisiana and Mississippi. I knew Louisiana, with its French history, celebrated Mardi Gras, and I thought this was the only place in the US that did. I was very surprised to find out there were also Mardi Gras celebrations in Mississippi. I assumed this was because Mississippi … Continue reading Authentic Project Ideas – Mardi Gras
Teaching Authentically to a Class Full of Learners
The question repeatedly comes up about how one teacher can possibly manage a class-full of students working on a class-full of different projects. The answer is the teacher can’t and shouldn’t! Authentic projects should come from a student’s own experiences and interests, but should be based on a common starting point and common curriculum goals. For … Continue reading Teaching Authentically to a Class Full of Learners
Happy Authentic Teaching
I have had this photo on my laptop for two years, and twice I have forgotten about it, and not posted a blog about it during the holiday season. So, please pardon this post in April, or consider it a “Happy Authentic Teaching” post. This is a wreath that hangs every year at a hotel near … Continue reading Happy Authentic Teaching