As educators, we want to instill creativity, freedom, deeper thinking and understanding in our students. Genius Hour is an instructional practice that allows students to research, plan, and set goals for what they want to learn about. Think about yourself as a learner... do you like to be told what to learn or does your learning really come alive when it is a topic you are self-motivated about? Passion and topics that we care about are what drives us as learners. Genius Hour is authentic student driven learning that helps students find what they love and provides a learning experience to help them develop their strengths.
Genius Hour in Middle School Classroom: