Project Genius: BIG Learning for Young Geniuses - Softcover

Boyes, Karen Tui

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0987664778 ISBN 13: 9780987664778

Publisher: 978-0-9876647-7-8, 2019

Synopsis

Project Genius: BIG Learning for Young Geniuses.

Project based learning is gaining popularity in schools all over the world as a way to engage learners, make learning more meaningful and give students the opportunity to explore something they are passionate about.
Project Genius provides a practical, step-by-step guide to implementing Genius Hour in your classroom, fostering opportunities for students to develop ownership, time & resource management, accountability and so much more, all set in a real world context.

Project Genius will walk you through:
+ The 7 steps of Genius Hour, which provide a clear structure and pathway from beginning to end, + Practice protocols for giving presentations and feedback, + Solutions to common challenges and ways to assist struggling students, + Strategies to enroll and engage parents into the process, + The skills and dispositions that will enhance students' lifelong learning, and + Five teacher's perspectives of how this process works and operates in their classrooms, their top tips and advice to get you thinking about possibilities in your classroom.
If you want to maximise your students learning, in a real world way, then this book is for you!

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Review

"The genius of Karen Boyes shines through in this highly practical book. The concept of Genius Hour supports the best contemporary educational thinking, and especially with project-based learning and student-centred initiatives. If you're serious about implementing a Genius Hour process, this book will be your perfect resource." - Tony Ryan. Educator, Innovator & Author

This book provides a road map for what to do with a classroom full of eager, innovative students - also known as "geniuses". Karen captures the delicate balance between tight enough structure for comfort and loose enough opportunities for creativity. This is a fresh contribution to the field of project based learning. I know this book will inspire those who are just getting started as well as offer new insights to those who have been doing this work for years. - Dr Bena Kallick. Co-Founder and Co-Director, Institute for Habits of Mind

This practical, easy to follow guide is an essential tool for anyone looking to explore a truly revolutionary idea in teaching and learning. It is packed with practical strategies and techniques that can be put into use immediately, either individually or as a complete package. I loved reading it and found myself getting energised all over again as if I was once again a new teacher! - Dr. Rich Allen. Educator, Author and Master Trainer

Karen Boyes, a champion for deep learning for all learners, has done it again! This book is a clear guide to anyone wanting to step into project based/genius hour learning opportunities. It is easy to read and easy to follow whilst being full of practical ideas that can enhance your classroom practise. Questions are answered, advice is given and the inspiration is huge. - Megan Gallagher. Teacher, Leader, Learner

Edition details

• Publisher: 978-0-9876647-7-8
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0987664778
• ISBN 13: 9780987664778
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212