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> "The idea of child-led learning is a component of many educational approaches, to a greater or lesser degree. One of these that can be found in early and primary school education across the world is the Reggio Emilia approach. > Started in the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, by Loris Malaguzzi, this approach has been gaining popularity since its inception, shortly after World War II. Essentially, it sees the child as a natural learner, one who is competent and imaginative, and so let’s the child lead the learning process with the environment acting as the “teacher” and the teacher as a resource and guide, there to share expertise with the child while also learning alongside him or her." read more... > "Many of us out there know that [|project-based learning] (PBL) inspires students to understand core content knowledge more deeply //and// gain key skills for success in college and career. Many of us have also directly contributed to results for students on state tests, college-going, and college persistence metrics. > In addition, we know from surveys and focus groups that most of our students are engaged and excited about learning; however, until now, we did not have a rigorous experimental design study approved by the United States Department of Education. > > ==The Data== > Here's some exciting news: the Regional Education Laboratory West (REL West), just released a report called: //Effects of Problem Based Economics on High School Economics Instruction//. Designed as an in-school, randomized controlled trial that tested the effectiveness of a problem-based economics (PBE) curriculum developed by the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) on student learning and problem solving skills. (Full disclosure: I helped create the curriculum as a teacher in the late 90's and I serve on the BIE Board of Directors.) > " [|read more...]
 * Do Bilingual Preschools Make for Smarter Kids? []
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 * **Child Led Learning**
 * [|Evidence that PBL Works]

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 * Five Crucial Components of a Business Plan [[http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Crucial-Components-of-a-Business-Plan&id=12178|http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Crucial-Components-of-a-Business-Plan&id=12178