Making in the classroom involves students and teachers working together and building on personal ideas, thoughts, and imaginations. Rather than a traditional way of teaching, the classroom becomes an interactive and engaging environment where the learning is ultimately driven by the students rather than the teacher. This way of teaching allows all students, no matter what diversity, background, and or ability one has to feel empowered through their voice, unique thoughts, choices, and ideas. Traditional way of learning, students followed certain steps to get to a particular end product. It was important to receive a better mark then their peers and figure out the correct answer, however it has all changed through makers education. Students are now in a non-competitive environment where end products are endless and open-ended. Learners have the chance to reflect on interests and passions that they value and reflect upon the real world. Students are able to let their imaginations run wild while using real tools as well as real problems. When learning through a hands-on environment, learning is more comprehensive and easier to understand and grow from, rather than learning from a textbook or slideshow.
During Tuesday’s class, which happened to be makers’ day, I enjoyed having the chance to be creative in class. It was refreshing working on something that I chose to do as well as enjoyed doing. Class seemed to go by super fast due to the fact that I was so concentrated and engaged while completing my colouring sheet. School and assignments can become overwhelming and it is important that students are given that time to take a moment to focus on something they are passionate about and diminish some anxiety and stress that has built up. Students need to have the chance to create, design, and explore while focusing on a topic they are interested in. It is important that every learner is valued and welcomed with their diverse skills, knowledge, and ways of thinking.
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