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The video "An Introduction to Project Learning" stated that the curriculum needs to be given up! Kids will use the knowledge that they get a whole lot better than reading from a text book. Project learning increases student achievement and increases the retention of kowledge. I agree that students gain knowledge better if they can use their hands to "acquire" it. We have been working on some research projects on Space and it is very exciting to watch the students get excited about their learning!!

In the video " Setting the Stage", I felt the students learned more from their projects by the teacher not telling them exactly how to do the project. The teacher acted more like a monitor or coach than an instructor. This is an example of constructivism! I hope this is where we as a group are headed.