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How to support your child with

Elayne Jana
Curriculum Coordinator, Year 3 Teacher 14th September, 2021

How do some of us feel about project work?

Purpose of this workshop:

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To understand the why behind this homework initiative
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To recognise the link between projects and the Braeburn Circles
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To build independent-learning skills in your child
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To encourage curiosity for life long learning
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To recommend helpful ways to support your child

The Why:

Research* suggests that project based learning prepares children for
the future. In joining the “modern workforce, (children) need to be good
critical thinkers, problem solvers and creative innovators.”
At BDIS, we recognise that through project work, we are teaching
children to apply their learning in creative ways. We are building their
independent learning and research skills and developing their
decision-making.

Additionally, research* suggests that children need to learn how “to

communicate using a variety of media and to various audiences” and
need to develop their technological skills.

At BDIS, this takes form through assigning powerpoint presentations,
cardboard structure creations, asking children to make up lyrics, or
choreograph a dance, campaign or even think about setting up a small
business or fundraiser.

*www.edutopia.org

The Outcomes of Project Work

Parent Support
What is it?

What does support look like?

Spending time with your child
Talking through a task
Brainstorming ideas
Helping with planning and research
Offering encouragement
Reminding children of deadlines
Celebrating strengths and successes
Supporting your child when struggles arise
Keeping distractions to a minimum
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Reaching out to a teacher when unsure

TASK SHEET:

Let’s Practise

STEP 1
Read the task:
-Circle or highlight any important parts
-Ask your child what they would like to do (which may be different from you)

Let’s Practise

STEP 2
Encourage a creative option that best fits your child’s abilities, resources and
interests:
Poster Poem/Song Video
3D model Powerpoint/ Google Slides
Costume Collage Painting
Re-enactment

Let’s Practise

STEP 3
Conduct research:
School access ID: braeburngroup
School Passcode: braeburnonline

Let’s Practise

STEP 4
Set a reminder of the due date and encourage completion of the project, bit
by bit:
-Verbal reminders
-Visual reminders

Let’s Practise

STEP 5
Practise with your child to develop their presentation
skills:
-What will they say?
-Are there any ways they can improve their work or presentation?

Any questions?