Collaborative Community
12/16/2019
What does it really mean to be a collaborative community? Our newest PBL project combined with our recent Parent Lunch gave some insight of what a collaborative community can look like at PNA.
Students are deeply involved in the current Class Store project, in which they are brainstorming and creating their own business, designing and manufacturing product to sell and working through what it truly means to play a role in the economy. This itself offers multiple opportunity for community - from feedback on anything from product ideas to business names from their peers. Students are well-versed in giving and receiving feedback with others and have been working on these skills all year. Part of being in a community is also the support that comes when unexpected challenges occur, as well as having that growth mindset to move on from frustrations and problems. At PNA, we believe in having the courage to make mistakes and then taking that knowledge and learning from it, all while feeling supported and valued, no matter our age. What made this Parent Lunch so special was watching the second graders work through these ideas of being part of a collaborative community with their parents. Typically, one would look to the oldest in the group (in this case, their parent), to lead and guide them on the project. However, the second graders had no problem taking charge when needed, offering feedback on ideas and helping to problem solve when things went awry. These are the kinds of skills that are becoming increasingly more important in today's work force, and these are the skills that PNA students learn and hone on a daily basis. Comments are closed.
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Marcella HitchcockMs. Hitchcock teaches second grade, is a mom of two, an avid reader, lifelong learner, and a seeker of sunshine! Archives
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