developing 21st century students through a holistic and student led learning environment

Developing 21st century students through a holistic and student led learning environment.

Paper to productGEMS FirstPoint School takes a holistic approach to Teaching and

Learning in order to inspire students to be enterprising and innovative in their thinking.

Students at FPS make a journey from Inspiration to Final Outcome in a range of Cross-Curricular Events such as ‘Enterprise Day’, ‘World History

Day’ and ‘Arts Day’

FPS Student Journey

Inspiration

Initial Ideas

Research

Planning and Preparation

Final Outcome

FPS Student Journey

Inspiration

Initial Ideas

Research

Planning and Preparation

Final Outcome

How can this facilitate our Teaching and Learning?

Student Centered Leadership Specific roles to improve student engagement, critical thinking and leadership skill sets.Independence and collaboration Group work is a fundamental part of teaching and learning to ensure students understand

the fundamental aspects of working as a part of a team. Students facilitate each others’ learning through using these roles within self and peer

assessment consistently in all subject areas.Blended Learning environments FPS has a range of alternate learning spaces such as ‘The innovation hub’, ‘Design Studio’,

‘The Enterprise Lounge’ and ‘ The Boardroom’. These rooms are used as idea factories and discussion areas for students to express their

designs and ideas.

Assign your roles…

Leader- The person who leads or commands a group.

Accountant- The person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.

Architect- The person who designs and supervises the construction.

Mechanical Engineer- Applies the principles of engineering, physics, and materials science for the design, analysis and manufacturing.

The Vehicle Challenge In your teams you have 5 minutes to discuss, design and plan

your vehicle.

You have a budget of 200aed to buy the parts for your vehicle.

You will then have 25 minutes to make your vehicle.

The outcome:

ReflectionIn your groups, think about and discuss the following questions:

What learning skills did you use as individuals and as a team?

Were you enterprising and innovative whilst undertaking the task?

Did you feel all group members were engaged and immersed in the task?