Project-based learning General Resource - Review and consider possibilities
Last updated on 18/03/2019
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Description
Project-based learning is an approach in which students explore real-world challenges and acquire a deeper breadth of knowledge through problem solving, decision making and investigation (Buck Institute for Education, n.d.).
Overview
Characteristics:
- Students work for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge. This involves asking questions, using resources and developing answers.
- Students build competencies that will be valuable in both today's world and tomorrow's, including problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity/innovation
- Students are typically given the freedom to decide how they approach a project and use their time, with guidance given from the teacher where necessary
- Processes are included in the project that allow students to give and receive feedback on the quality of their work and make revisions or conduct further inquiry
- Students are able to present their work to other people, even outside the classroom
(Buck Institute for Education, n.d.)
Enabling Technology
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Entry EventStudents generate interest and curiosity about their project by holding an entry event/presentation. This could take the form of a project pitch or plan, either in person or online. Interest could also be generated through discussion boards or social media. |
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Project ChecklistsPrepare a checklist to support Project Based Learning and Evaluation |
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Gather ResourcesResources will vary depending on the project, but could range from books and journal articles to video and image libraries. These will help to build background knowledge, elaborate on details of the project and enhance the quality of project presentations. |
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Industry Affiliates ProgramEmbed real-life projects within learning activities |
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Project PresentationStudents present their work to other people, even outside the classroom |
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(Some items in the table above adapted from Buck Institute for Education (n.d.) and Dauphin (2013))
More ideas for specific projects can be found at the Global Digital Citizen Foundation.
Support Resources
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What is Project Based Learning (PBL)?
Buck Institute for Education (n.d.)
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Learning Futures
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Preferred Citation
(2019). Project-based learning. Retrieved from https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au/exlnt/entry/3929/view