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My students come from Spanish-speaking homes and are usually extremely quiet because they struggle with English. However, research shows that students are social learners and the latest trends in 21st century learning advocate problem-based learning, cooperative learning, and reciprocal teaching. I incorporate assignments and hands-on projects that require team collaboration nurture these trends. My 21st century classroom must support these collaborative, social learning activities, as well as hands-on experimentation and discovery. Portable furniture, group seating, and open spaces for active, experiential projects help accomplish my goals. Conversely, certain aspects of learning require quiet, independent study, including reflection and processing of information. This time and space is also built into my curriculum and my classroom. My goal is to create a 21st century classroom to differentiate and accommodate!

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My students come from Spanish-speaking homes and are usually extremely quiet because they struggle with English. However, research shows that students are social learners and the latest trends in 21st century learning advocate problem-based learning, cooperative learning, and reciprocal teaching. I incorporate assignments and hands-on projects that require team collaboration nurture these trends. My 21st century classroom must support these collaborative, social learning activities, as well as hands-on experimentation and discovery. Portable furniture, group seating, and open spaces for active, experiential projects help accomplish my goals. Conversely, certain aspects of learning require quiet, independent study, including reflection and processing of information. This time and space is also built into my curriculum and my classroom. My goal is to create a 21st century classroom to differentiate and accommodate!

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