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Independent Learning Projects
When students finish their work in a couple of the self-paced
areas, they are eligible to do an independent learning project.
Students love doing these projects perhaps because they have
so much choice in their creation. They decide on the topic they
wish to learn about, the product they will produce, and the means
of sharing what they've learned. I do not grade any of these
projects but I do support and encourage the students. A number
of these completed
projects are posted online.
Below is a copy of my Independent Learning Contract. When
students are ready and have an idea of something they would like
to learn, they will have a brief conference with the teacher
to discuss it. During that conference I will help the them refine
their idea and begin filling out the contract. They then take
it home to discuss the project with their parents, bringing it
back to me signed and with any changes. I'll add my signature
and give any assistance they may need in gathering materials
and getting started. After that they work on their project independently
at appropriate times during the day, both at home and at school.
I check on progress from time to time and when the project is
complete we set up a time for it to be shared with the rest of
the class.
Independent Learning Contract
name: __________________
date: _______________
Before you begin working on your independent project, you
will need to create a plan of what you want to learn about and
how you want to show what you've learned. You will also need
to share this plan with your parents and your teacher. This contract
is a part of your project. In addition, it will help guide you
in making your plan. Please use a pencil as you may wish to change
some of your plan when you share it with your parents or teacher.
1. Questions related to a topic that you wish to learn more
about.
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2. Possible resources you will need (may include places to
visit, people to interview,
books, computer databases, etc.).
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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3. How will you show what you've learned?
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When will your work begin? __________ When do you think it
will end?__________
When do you wish to present your finished project to the class?
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student signature
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parent signature(s)
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teacher signature
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