Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning

or Problem

Project Based Learning

Let’s start off with a problem based assignment!

or Problem

As a group, go online and locate information about Project Based Learning that will answer these questions:

What is Project Based Learning? What is the definition? What is the role of the teacher? What is the role of the learner?

What lessons are out there for your assigned area? Give an example of a Problem-Based

activity for your area. Include the assessment piece

Use one of these sites:

Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction

Southern Illinois University McMaster University San Mateo County Office of

Education eduScapes Illinois Math & Science Academy

Pick an Area:

PBL in the Elementary School

PBL in the Middle School PBL in the High School PBL in mathematics PBL in social studies

Group Dynamics One computer per group

PowerPoint “Expert” Reporter (presenter) Techie (researcher)

Be prepared to share a 5-8 slide show that summarizes your findings.

Save to a common location Share with class

PBL Review and Discussion

What was our “Big Problem”? What was your role? What was our role (instructor)? What were the common

threads among the different presentations?

Did you face any obstacles?

Project Based Learning