Overview of Project-Based Learning
After completing this overview, you’ll be able to
- Define project-based learning.
- Understand the history of project-based learning.
- Explain how project-based learning benefits students.
- Explain strategies for incorporating project-based learning in 21st CCLC.
- Describe the elements of a high-quality project-based learning experience.
Chapter 1: Phase 1 Introduce and Prepare
After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to
- Work with the program team to prepare for a project-based learning activity.
- Connect your project-based learning activity to student needs and voice.
- Launch the project to students, and use mind mapping to help students focus the topic.
- Facilitate development of a driving question that addresses the six A’s.
Chapter 2: Phase 2 Define and Implement
After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to
- Describe the second phase of project-based learning.
- Understand how students will actively plan for and implement their project work.
- Describe different strategies to facilitating student inquiry.
Chapter 3: Phase 3 Celebrate, Reflect and Assess
After completing this chapter, you’ll be able to
- Summarize the third phase of project-based learning.
- Explain the importance of a culminating product or event.
- Describe ways students can reflect on and document their own learning.
- Discuss strategies to assess student learning.