Project Based Learning
The project-based learning or better known as problem-based learning (PBL) model of teaching is a student-centered method that involves learning through solving unclear but genuine problems. It is a constructivist, student-focused approach that promotes reflection, skills in communication and collaboration, and it requires reflection from multiple perspectives. Students are confronted with real-life scenarios or a problem that requires a solution. The problem is often ill defined and messy, so there is no clear path (right or wrong answer) or procedure to follow. Students analyze the problem and the context and apply deductive and inductive processes to understand the problem and find a possible solution or solutions. The PBL process empowers students and educators to assume responsibility for directing learning, communicate directly and indirectly to the classroom, and defining/analyzing problems.
This model will feel like the teacher has lost control, and GLE's are not being met, however there will be multiple learning opportunities within such a lesson. GLE's will be met by numerous self-led activities of inquiry. Many processing skills that the learner will engage would not be sufficiently tapped into without the nurturing process of a PBL. Learn to use a PBL on a regular basis and the motivation levels of your students will surprise you! All you need to do is prepare the lesson, nurture the involvement of the students, and facilitate. At the conclusion of this learning module you will know how to successfully plan, implement, and assess a PBL lesson.
This model will feel like the teacher has lost control, and GLE's are not being met, however there will be multiple learning opportunities within such a lesson. GLE's will be met by numerous self-led activities of inquiry. Many processing skills that the learner will engage would not be sufficiently tapped into without the nurturing process of a PBL. Learn to use a PBL on a regular basis and the motivation levels of your students will surprise you! All you need to do is prepare the lesson, nurture the involvement of the students, and facilitate. At the conclusion of this learning module you will know how to successfully plan, implement, and assess a PBL lesson.
This professional development activity was developed to accomodate the pace of each individual teacher with interactive videos and perfomance modules that follow. It will allow Licking R-VIII Elementary to participate in "quality" professional development opportunities throughout the year using the Intel Teach Elements website.
Intel® Teach Elements
Project-Based Approaches
Course Description
Using specific classroom scenarios, teachers explore characteristics and
benefits of Project- Based Learning (PBL). Throughout the course, teachers
consider their own teaching practice as they follow a teacher new to
project-based learning who discusses strategies with a mentor teacher. They also
consider the ways that technology supports project-based approaches. Planning
and project design modules guide teachers through organizing the curriculum, the
classroom, technology, and students for successful 21st century projects. The
assessment module demonstrates strategies for assessing students’ 21st century
skills throughout an open-ended project. The course offers opportunities to
apply the PBL concepts with action planning exercises.
Project-Based Approaches
Course Description
Using specific classroom scenarios, teachers explore characteristics and
benefits of Project- Based Learning (PBL). Throughout the course, teachers
consider their own teaching practice as they follow a teacher new to
project-based learning who discusses strategies with a mentor teacher. They also
consider the ways that technology supports project-based approaches. Planning
and project design modules guide teachers through organizing the curriculum, the
classroom, technology, and students for successful 21st century projects. The
assessment module demonstrates strategies for assessing students’ 21st century
skills throughout an open-ended project. The course offers opportunities to
apply the PBL concepts with action planning exercises.
Module 1: Projects Overview
In this module, participants explore the principles of project-based
learning. They learn about the differences between a project-based approach and
conventional teaching, and review the research-based benefits of project-based
learning. As they view examples of different projects and hear from teachers
doing projects, they come to understand the characteristics that projects have
in common.
In this module, participants explore the principles of project-based
learning. They learn about the differences between a project-based approach and
conventional teaching, and review the research-based benefits of project-based
learning. As they view examples of different projects and hear from teachers
doing projects, they come to understand the characteristics that projects have
in common.
Module 2: Project Design
In this module, participants begin thinking about designing their own
projects. They are introduced to the four major steps of project design and
apply these steps to consider their own learning goals, Curriculum-Framing
Questions, assessment, and student activities. Participants follow one teacher’s
process as he begins to plan his project.
In this module, participants begin thinking about designing their own
projects. They are introduced to the four major steps of project design and
apply these steps to consider their own learning goals, Curriculum-Framing
Questions, assessment, and student activities. Participants follow one teacher’s
process as he begins to plan his project.
Module 3: Assessment
Assessment is integral to a project-based approach. In this module,
participants learn how to integrate assessment throughout a project. They see
examples of assessment instruments and develop or adapt them for their own use.
They learn how to assess 21st century process skills—such as collaboration,
self-direction, and reflection—using teacher, peer, and self-assessment methods.
They also identify the challenges and possible solutions for assigning grades
during projects.
Module 4: Project Planning
Planning the day-to-day work of a project is just as important as planning
the big picture. In this module, participants learn how to plan project details
to keep a project organized, using project timelines and implementation plans.
They consider management strategies to support their students’ self-direction
and success and ensure their projects run smoothly. Teachers also discuss ways
to keep students on task during projects and strategies for project time
management.
Module 5: Guiding Learning
In this module, participants focus on improving instruction throughout
projects. They explore questioning strategies to improve student learning and
ways to develop students’ collaboration, self-direction, information literacy,
and reflection skills. Sample lessons are demonstrated as models for
participants as they create mini-lessons for their own projects. Participants
also observe student dialogues as students develop 21st century skills through
discussions and practice.
Downloads
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The time taken to complete this training will be recorded in a professional development log. This will be used to track progression throughout the year. With training such as this one it is difficult to keep track of professional development hours, therefore the link below is a PD Activity Log to help you. Please include your log in your portfolio, tabbed professional development.
pd_log_lr8.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |
References
project_based_syllabus.pdf | |
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