Dr. Sylvia Chard is a Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at the University of Alberta. Her areas of research include professional development for teachers and curriculum change at the elementary school level. Dr. Chard manages The Project Approach, an interactive site revolving around project-based learning. It encourages children to seek an in-depth understanding of the world around them, and allows the opportunity for them to build their own understanding, while teachers guide the process. It’s believed students learn best when they have positive self-esteem and a sense of purpose to their learning. They’re also successful when they learn through a combination of first-hand observations, hands-on experience, systematic instruction, and personal reflection.
Project-based learning
Project-based learning evolves from students’ interests and needs, and are unique to each classroom. The best projects also make use of local resources and surroundings. Click here to find out what this approach looks like in different classrooms, including early learning environments.
Project Learning
Sylvia Chard describes project based learning – what it is, how it works, and its link to emotional intelligence.
