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Project Based Learning. Fall 2009. Spectrum of PBL. Principles of PBL. Basic principles of backwards design still apply. “Problem” oriented Authentic For students and the audience Performance-based Collaborative Student-initiated and driven Teachers as coaches.
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Project Based Learning Fall 2009
Principles of PBL • Basic principles of backwards design still apply. • “Problem” oriented • Authentic • For students and the audience • Performance-based • Collaborative • Student-initiated and driven • Teachers as coaches
Pieces of PBL(each element can have varying degrees of teacher involvement) • Entry document—presentation of the problem and eventual solution / product • The process • Final exhibition, benchmarks, grades, rubrics • Constant assessment of what is known and not known • Class & student reflection along the way • Document the group’s growing knowledge base • “Benchmarks” and check-ins
A couple of examples of PBL • New Technology High School (Sacramento) • http://schools.scusd.edu/SacNewTech/ • High Tech High (San Diego) • http://www.hightechhigh.org/