Project Based Learning

Don't let this happen to your students -- check out the tips below!

PBL is a wonderful way to increase student curiosity and creativity! During the months of April and May, it's also a nice way to keep students engaged and reinforce the skills/standards they've learned all year! According to the NEA (National Education Association),

"This model helps make learning relevant to students by establishing connections to life outside the classroom and by addressing real world issues. In the classroom, PBL gives teachers an opportunity to build relationships with students by acting as their coach, facilitator, and co-learner. In the school and beyond, the model further allows teachers opportunities to build relationships among colleagues and with those in the larger community. Student projects can be shared with other teachers, parents, and others who have a vested interest in the students' education." http://www.nea.org/tools/16963.htm



Below are some links to resources that can help you plan and implement PBL in your classroom.



Why PBL?
http://bie.org/about/why_pbl



PBL Essential Elements Checklist
(For teacher planning phase)
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/03/a-great-project-based-learning.html

Twenty Tips for Managing Project-Based Learning
(My favorite tip: #15 - Give Useful and Accessible Feedback)
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-pbl-project-based-learning-educators-andrew-miller


Please reach out to me if you need any help in the planning or facilitating of classroom projects -- I always love visiting when you have display days, too!!