Our Pedagogy

Bridge21 is a model of collaborative, project-based and technology-mediated learning which facilitates the development of key skills through a social constructivist approach to teaching & learning. This involves students working through scaffolded cycles of collaborative project work during which they exercise those key skills.

Team-based

Teamwork comprises a large part of our model.

We believe it can have a positive impact on academic progress, pupil behavior and relationships between teachers and pupils and between the pupils themselves.

Technology-mediated

Collaborative sharing of ICT resources within each team is actively encouraged.

Each team is given access to enough equipment to enable sharing and collaboration while avoiding the individualisation of workstations, helping to build team interdependence and peer learning.

Project-based

We enable a structured project based approach to learning.

Teams are presented with challenging projects, often involving technology, and given a deadline.

Through the project cycle, the team is supported with mentors to help them reach the deadline and encourage reflection on the learning process.

Activity Model

The Bridge21 activity model is the template structure for a Bridge21 learning activity and shows how the elements of the learning model are implemented. It is the framework upon which a typical Bridge21 activity is built. It offers a flexible structure, allowing teachers to plan 21C learning activities that address both curriculum material and skills development. It also allows for the appropriate integration of technology into lesson plans that are collaborative, active and creative.