The summer curriculum project

One of the ways that Ian sought to change his role as a teacher was by restruc turing the classroom to better suit his students’ needs and interests. As we detailed in chapter two, Ian began to restructure the engineering physics classroom primarily by listening to students, building trusting, respectful relationships, and by infusing the curriculum with project-based, hands-on learning opportunities. Throughout his student teaching experience, Ian continued to reflect on the notion of respect and the ways his students at City High were often disrespected at school.