Month: January 2018

Project Based Learning EdTech 542

PBL

Is a teaching method where students work collaboratively with other peers by working together for an extended period of time to engage students in problem-solving, complex questions, and challenges. It is considered a style of active learning.

Teachers should consider utilizing project-based learning because of the affects it has on student engagement. The 21st-century workplace and education require individuals to be able to work collaboratively to problem-solve real-world issues. Students learn how to take initiative, communicate effectively with a team, and projects help address standards.

Gold Standard PBL

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. In Gold Standard PBL, projects are focused on student learning goals and include Essential Project Design Elements:

  • Key Knowledge, Understanding, and Success Skills – The project is focused on student learning goals, including standards-based content and skills such as critical thinking/problem solving, communication, collaboration, and self-management.
  • Challenging Problem or Question – The project is framed by a meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer, at the appropriate level of challenge.
  • Sustained Inquiry – Students engage in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information.
  • Authenticity – The project features real-world context, tasks, and tools, quality standards, or impact – or speaks to students’ personal concerns, interests, and issues in their lives.
  • Student Voice & Choice – Students make some decisions about the project, including how they work and what they create.
  • Reflection – Students and teachers reflect on learning, the effectiveness of their inquiry and project activities, the quality of student work, obstacles and how to overcome them.
  • Critique & Revision – Students give, receive, and use feedback to improve their process and products.
  • Public Product – Students make their project work public by explaining, displaying and/or presenting it to people beyond the classroom.

What is PBL? | Project-Based Learning | BIE. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2018, from https://www.bie.org/about/what_pbl