IPS/Butler University Laboratory School

Lately, we have been learning about Project Approach and its three phases. As a class we experienced first hand what it is like to be a part of this learning process. We started phase one simply by defining what a shape is, in our own words. We made a miniature booklet describing shapes and where we see them in our daily lives. Next we explored our own environment and studied the shapes around Butler Campus. This brought us to the transition between phase one and two, creating a web with the class. Following the creation of the web we separated into groups based on our interests. We continued our investigations through fieldwork, interviews, and experiments to further our understanding of shapes and their functions in society. Continuing on to phase three we created panels with our groups to share and celebrate amongst each other. We discovered the power a child can hold in his or her learning by being their own driving force in their exploration of inquiry. This experience was crucial to our understanding of the project approach and provided us with knowledge for our future teaching!
Written By: Leah Bry, Gabby Powell, and Ellie Pochyly

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