So what if each class adopted a semester-long (or two semester-long) project which
emphasized that class and let creativity flow endlessly ? I'll list the ones that I've thought of so far. The cons I'll list along with each item, but the pros are universal, and include a very individualized experience, an outlet for creativity, and perhaps a boost to confidence. As well as learning the material in a very hands-on approach.
English
A short-story or small book.
The teacher could require a page a week perhaps with vocabulary that's been learned, or something of the sort, and grade each page, then at the end of the semester the teacher would require students to read the other student's stories and give them a grade.
Cons: Wouldn't prepare student for "College Writing".
Biology
Raise your own plant/animal. Student's choice.
Every student would have assignments based around their "pet" which would increase interest because it's more personal.
Cons: N/A
Computers
Create your own video game.
Self-explanatory. More interesting than creating programs to convert temperature.
Cons: Would require some artwork, but they could pair up with a digital art class.
Marketing
Sell your own product.
Find a malleable object that each student could turn into their own, and then either open a booth at school to sell, or go to a fest/bazaar.
Cons: To focus on marketing, emphasis would have to placed on the selling, not the creation.
Some of these are already being done, so it may not shock you into siding with me, but my vision would have all of these be an integral part of the student's life/education where they would actually be excited to write about each and take advantage of the teacher's knowledge.
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