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Teaching About Project-Based Learning

Link: http://www.glef.org/modules/PBL/resources.php

Teaching About Project-Based Learning In this section you will find materials for use in teaching about project-based learning, whether you are conducting a two- or three-hour session or class, or can spend a day or two on the topic. We believe you will find materials from which you can build a set of experiences tailored to your students for the purpose of exploring a number of aspects of project-based learning. This section includes: A PowerPoint® Presentation Activities that engage participants in thinking and talking about project-based learning Suggested Readings including links to pertinent Web sites Sample Session Schedules PowerPoint Presentation CONTENT: This PowerPoint presentation introduces project-based learning, based on research and case studies. It discusses why project-based learning should be used, what it is, and how to begin. The process of questioning, planning, scheduling, monitoring, assessing, and evaluating are touched upon. The presentation then asks for group participation. Activities to be done in small groups are suggested on the final slides. Web sites suggested for the activities are active links.

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• Educational Type: Best practice
• Educational Type: Course
• Educational Type: Curriculum
• Educational Type: Curriculum support
• Educational Type: Educator's guide
• Educational Type: Model Program
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• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: design or deliver instruction
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: plan, design or deliver professional development

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