Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning allows students to:
- practice 21st century skills (collaboration, communication, critical thinking)
- create quality products and presentations
- have voice and choice in the classroom
After watching this video, I was able to learn more about what Project Based Learning is and why it is an effective teaching strategy. In project based learning, students are more motivated to learn and in turn get more out of what they are learning. This is a strategy that I hope to include in my own classroom.
Benefits of PBL
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How to Plan PBL
After consulting edutopia.org, I found 6 steps for planning a successful project. I plan to follow these steps when I develop a global project for my own classroom.
- Develop a compelling driving question that will cover multiple state standards.
- Develop or design a comprehensive final project. (In my classroom, I plan on providing a list of options that the students may choose from for their final project.)
- Involve professional organizations and professionals from the community to connect the academic study to the real world. (I intend on finding a classroom to connect with through ePals or Skype in the Classroom to provide my future students with a global community.)
- Identify and organize major learning resources.
- Coordinate Calendars.
- Plan a final experience or culminating event to showcase student work to the public.