If kids are out of the classroom are they learning? I have been asked this question THOUSANDS of times. My response is short and simple, "OF COURSE THEY DO!!!!" I think that "real world" lessons are taught outside of our classrooms. My students volunteer at the local Elk's Lodge with multiple fundraisers and charity events throughout the year. To me it is the most inspiring moments of my career. They are able to apply all of the everyday skills that we teach them everyday in the classroom with people in the public. They practice teamwork, etiquette, manners, and communication skills. These are all valuable lessons that my students need to be exposed to so that they are prepared to be successful citizens in society. To me they LEARN just as much if not more. I came up with this conclusion from the hundreds of reflections that I have read over the past five years. I will provide more details later...
My next post will give a brief description of my program, my students, and myself....I tend to get the cart before the horse sometimes haha :)
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