It is definitely interesting and innovative, but I would not say that this is the definite 'solution' to autonomy in the classroom, especially when you want to create a collaborative or creative atmosphere. The procedures and outcomes seem to have been set out by the teacher. Maybe such a strict structure inhibits creativity. On the other hand, we can learn a lot from this approach. There are a lot of freedoms built in, but the whole experience to me seems quite 'restricted' anyhow.
What happened to direct instruction?
Direct instruction is the norm. This video presents ideas for teachers to get away from the exclusive use of DI.
@PsychoEx Shooting the video ; )
It is definitely interesting and innovative, but I would not say that this is the definite 'solution' to autonomy in the classroom, especially when you want to create a collaborative or creative atmosphere. The procedures and outcomes seem to have been set out by the teacher. Maybe such a strict structure inhibits creativity. On the other hand, we can learn a lot from this approach. There are a lot of freedoms built in, but the whole experience to me seems quite 'restricted' anyhow.
This is a slight modification of that Tom Sawyer painting the fence trick.