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How Does Project-Based Learning Work?

Link: http://www.glef.org/foundation/courseware.php

"We've got to know the curriculum. We've got to know the standards inside and out. Even though it looks like the kids are doing all the hard work, there's a lot of planning that goes on behind it to make sure that the work is there for them." -- Patty Vreeland Kindergarten and first-grade teacher Newsome Park Elementary School Newport News, Virginia Project-based learning, as with all lessons, requires much preparation and planning. It begins with an idea and an "Essential question" (Questioning.org, © Jamie McKenzie). When designing the project and the Essential question that will launch the activities, it is essential that one remember that many content standards will be addressed. With these standards in mind, devise a plan that will integrate as many subjects as possible into the project. Have in mind what materials and resources will be accessible to the students to assist them. Next, students will need to be given assistance in managing their time -- a definite life skill. Finally, have multiple means for assessing your students' completion of the project. Did the students master the content? Were they able to apply their new knowledge and skills? Many educators involve their students in developing these rubrics. Steps for Project-Based Learning Essential Question Plan Schedule Monitor Assess Evaluate

• Cataloged: 2004-10-16
• Publisher: The George Lucas Educational Foundation
• Source: The George Lucas Educational Foundation

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• Beneficiary: Individual: Administrators
• Beneficiary: Individual: College / University Instructors
• Beneficiary: Individual: Consultants
• Beneficiary: Individual: Curriculum Supervisors
• Beneficiary: Individual: Librarians
• Beneficiary: Individual: Policy-Makers
• Beneficiary: Individual: Supervisors
• Beneficiary: Individual: Teacher Educators
• Beneficiary: Individual: Teachers
• Beneficiary: Individual: Teachers: Elementary School Teachers
• Beneficiary: Individual: Teachers: High School Teachers
• Beneficiary: Individual: Teachers: Middle School Teachers
• Beneficiary: Individual: Technology Coordinators
• Beneficiary: Learning organization / school system: Higher Education
• Beneficiary: Learning organization / school system: Mature Professional Development Schools
• Beneficiary: Learning organization / school system: Teacher Preparation Programs
• Beneficiary: Region: Professional Associations
• Beneficiary: Region: State Departments of Education
• Beneficiary: Work group: Emerging Professional Development Schools
• Beneficiary: Work group: Professional Development Providers
• Beneficiary: Work group: Site improvement team
• Educational Type: Activity
• Educational Type: Best practice
• Educational Type: Curriculum
• Educational Type: Curriculum support
• Educational Type: Educator's guide
• Educational Type: Project
• Educational Type: Study guide
• Educational Type: Tool
• Grade level: Collegiate
• Grade level: Elementary
• Grade level: High school
• Grade level: Middle school
• Language: English
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: develop or conduct assessment of learning
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: facilitate collaboration or resource sharing
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: develop or access curricular content
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: develop or conduct evaluation or accountability effort
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: design or deliver instruction
• Network/channel: Technology Applications for Learning: plan, design or deliver professional development
• Resource Type: Collection

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