Challenge Based Learning

In many schools today, it seems like students do not get many chances to engage in activities that they find, not only interesting, but important. When I was in high school, most of my assignments consisted of busy work or essays on assigned topics. It was very rare that I was able to do an assignment or project that I felt would be useful to myself or others. Challenged Based Learning sounds like a departure from traditional lessons because students can use CBL to take ownership over their learning and engage in something that they care about. In addition, students will actually be making a difference in the world when engaging in CBL and will find their learning meaningful.

I hope to work with middle school students in the future, and I think that CBL can be an important tool for my students. I think it is never too early for students to think about themselves in the context of how they fit into the world around them and how their actions affect their communities. In middle school, students are beginning to discover themselves, and CBL will provide another opportunity for students to discover what is important to them and how they can use their own skills and passion to make their world a better place. When students are invested in what they are learning, it will benefit them more than if they are uninterested in the subject. I hope that I can use CBL effectively in the future to facilitate my students' growth.