An official definition for PBL would be something like “A framework or “skeleton” for engaging students in authentic real world challenges or problems through content knowledge.” But for me, Project Based Learning is the instructional model I use when developing my yearly goals, curriculum maps, and scope/sequence aligned assessments. It is the means by which […]
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When I first began using the PBL approach in my classroom, I was vigilant about doing making Know and Need to Know lists in my Project Based Learning classroom with my class. But as I progressed and became more experienced they began to fall to the wayside. It wasn’t until two years ago I realized
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Seasonal PBL units are a wonderful way to integrate the themes and topics of a season into a Project Based Learning unit. This educational approach encourages inquiry, student voice, and increases engagement through real-world authentic problem solving and challenges. But coming up with ideas for PBL units can be challenging. Seasonal PBL unit ideas are
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What is the difference between a project and Project Based Learning? As a professional development facilitator for Project Based Learning, I get this question a lot. In fact, one of the biggest hurdles teachers face when they are getting started with PBL is how to implement a Project Based Learning unit without it becoming a
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Once you determine who will be “driving” the creation of your Driving Question, writing it can seem like a daunting task. As teachers, we are natural perfectionists. We want to meet the requirement of any request and follow the steps laid out before us. Our students’ well-being is always at the front of our minds, so
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