What The Research Says About Project-Based Learning
A popular teaching and learning strategy, PBL is increasingly gaining traction in education. But is Project-Based Learning researched-based?
A popular teaching and learning strategy, PBL is increasingly gaining traction in education. But is Project-Based Learning researched-based?
John Hattie’s body of work suggests that surface learning is the foundation for deeper learning, transfer learning is crucial for success in the real world, and deeper learning is facilitated through inquiry teaching.
The phases of project-based learning include project planning, launch, implementation, conclusion, and debriefing.
PBL is the perfect structure to teach, practice, and assess SEL skills and content standards simultaneously. Let’s consider a few of the ways that students can develop SEL skills while at the same time learning content through PBL.
In project-based learning, students and teachers work together to identify content and skills necessary to complete a project.
Consider flipping your teaching so students work on some parts of the project offline and use online time for coaching and support.
Project-based learning can nurture student autonomy by requiring students to make authentic decisions about what they learn and do.
The genesis of a great project is the idea itself — we’re providing you with 50 smart ideas for project-based learning in your classroom.
The shift from being asked for answers to being asked for questions can be powerful in building a powerful learning environment.
What’s the difference between projects and PBL? In PBL, the focus is not on projects but the process of learning through projects.
If you listen to students and talk to their families, you can often find a wonderful and authentic idea for a project-based learning unit.
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