We all know that a good education is important to getting a good job after graduation. Educational researchers are constantly studying attributes to ensure that we know what students need to know in order to build successful careers. STEM is a good example of that. As technology gets more ubiquitous in our society, the need… Read More »
Category: Project Based Learning
Meaningful Learning Happens Outside of the Classroom
School is boring. Do you think that is true? What about “meaningful learning happens outside of the classroom?” Kevin Bushweller is the Executive Editor of EdWeek Market Brief and he took on that issue as part of a Special Report for Education Week. He does not mean to imply that great learning is NOT happening… Read More »
The Student-Centered Classroom
We use a lot of educational buzz words when we talk about how kids learn at LEADPrep. You hear terms like STEM, project-based learning, design thinking, place-based, flipped learning, and many others. The most important thing you need to know about LEADPrep is, that at the center of all the jargon, our model is focused… Read More »
Teachers have changed since 1897
Project based learning at LEADPrep is characterized by four specific traits: the project is designed, planned, executed, and exhibited by the students themselves. This is not a new idea. In 1897 the educational reformer John Dewey first promoted the idea of “learning by doing.” This idea picked up popularity in the 70’s, but it… Read More »
What is Project-Based Learning?
At LEADPrep we strive to remain on the cutting edge of teaching/learning techniques. We work hard to maintain a strong awareness of the best of the best in regards to how we teach, how our students learn, and how we prepare our students for the world at large. One of our techniques is called… Read More »
Creativity
Creativity used to be something you either had or you didn’t have. But that limited definition is changing due to creativity being looked at scientifically. What happens inside your brain when you are creative? A psychiatrist, Dr. Grant Brenner has a great article in Psychology Today that explains just what happens. First, you need to… Read More »
Arts and Science
When you first think about it, the arts and science don’t have that much in common. Artists deal with imagery, color, metaphor, texture, illusions, emotions, perceptions. Art is subjective. Scientists uses facts, numbers, equations, and data. Science is objective. They couldn’t be more different in the way they approach their work. Artists look for… Read More »
The Future of Education – Technology
Quantum computers used to be the stuff of science fiction. But this technology is here, and now, and become more and more accessible to industry. Problems that we have not had the computer capacity to solve are now solvable in moments using these new computers and their Artificial Intelligence. Where does that leave our children… Read More »
STEM to STEAM
Everyone at LEADPrep knows about STEM. Science Technology Engineering Math Interweaving these subjects is central to many projects at our school, and prepares our students for life beyond our walls. But STEM isn’t always enough. There is a small but mighty group of people add a little something to the STEM philosophy. It is called… Read More »
Design Thinking & STEM
STEM for all is not enough. Students need to be able to design—from question to theory to creation to revision. At LEADPrep students are encouraged to use the design thinking process. Recent design projects completed include creation of board games, robots, and activities to share with elementary students. This year LEADPrep is going a step… Read More »