Imagine a classroom of fourth graders buzzing with excitement as they learn about economics and Hawaiian culture by creating a real marketplace for their community – from brainstorming business names and designing a logo, to applying for job positions and crafting local products to sell. This is not your parents’ fourth grade lesson plan! It’s an example of Project-Based Learning, an innovative teaching practice that provides transformative, student-centered experiences that enhance knowledge retention, develop life skills, and help foster a life-long love of learning. by Tricia Murata, Island Pacific Academy 106 HAWAII PARENT July/August 2024
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