Project-Based Learning Mandy Valenzuela 4 th Grade Teacher Park Dale Lane Elementary School

 Student inquiry in response to an intricate problem, question or challenge.  Students learn key academic content from the rigor involved in these projects  Students use 21 st century skills  3 C’s (Communication, Collaboration & Critical Thinking) PBL Defined…

 Organized around open-ended question or challenge  Begin with the vision of an end product to create a “Need to know” frame of mind  Inquiry to learn and create something new  Critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and communication are required Fundamentals for PBL

 Some element of student voice and choice  Integrates feedback and revision  End result is a publicly presented product or performance Fundamentals for PBL Continued

 Deeper understanding of concepts and standards  Build essential workplace skills and lifelong learning practices  Motivates students who may find school meaningless or boring  Allows students to address various topics like: community issues, career paths, technology, etc. Reason to Use PBL

 You may use as primary instructional method  You may use occasionally during school year.  Projects very in length, so you can choose to meet your time needs  Can be effective at all grade levels and with all topics How can you use PBL

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