Around the school, you can find student projects displayed on the walls. Projects such as analyses on symbolism, diagrams of atoms, student-written poems and others add a splash of color to the walls.
These projects brighten the hallways, providing something interesting to look at rather than plain brick walls or seldomly used lockers.
I enjoy doing projects, as they break the usual monotony of notes and worksheets. They also let me stretch my creative muscles and making a project is almost always more fun than taking a test.
Making projects can be beneficial, as the process of making the projects to display may also make it easier for students to learn the material. They would have more freedom to think and could view the course in a different light.
Hanging up student projects in the hallways fosters a sense of community by instilling a sense of pride in the creator and encouraging other students to do as well as those on display.
If students know their work will be displayed for their fellow students, it may benefit their mindset.
They may put in more effort so that their displayed work will represent them at their best.
However, the pressure of trying to make a good project may put stress on students to perform as well as other students who are naturally more creative.
Teachers have to find a project that everyone can do, which is why I love projects that just give me a prompt and free reign. It allows students to be as creative as they want so they don’t have to stress as much.
It may be a little tricky to make a project fun for everyone, but if done well, it can be a great way to learn the course material, and hanging up projects can help promote a more inclusive school environment.