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resources for problem based learning, inquiry based learning, project based learning, some free, others by subscription

Abstract The purpose of this study was to describe the barriers and challenges school leaders face as they implement a standards-based grading (SBG) system.  The researchers used a multiple case study methodology to investigate how key school leaders described their implementation journey at three schools that differed in size, demographics, and location.  Purposeful sampling was used to identify key administrators at three different schools who were in the process of implementing a SBG system.  Data were collected primarily via semi-structured interviews.  In the analysis, researchers used three phases: horizontalization, thematizing, and textural-structural synthesis.  Each of the three schools had very different implementation stories.  Barriers in the process included: student information and grading systems, parents/community members, the tradition of grading and fear of the unknown, and the implementation dip.  This study suggests that implementation of SBG must be purposeful and well communicated.  That is, in order to enhance the likelihood of success, an intentional plan with a reasonable timeline, ongoing professional development and collaboration, and effective two-way communication about the purpose of grading is needed.  Also maintaining A-through-F final grades-even as they simultaneously implement more progressive assessment and reporting strategies-is often seen as a necessary concession.  Finally, the authors explicate SBG's relationship to competency-based education and professional learning communities (PLCs).

The wealth of image based resources along with the document based resources makes the WDL appropriate for use with most age groups.

Interdisciplinary unit based on Hunger Games. Concepts in moral dilemma. Final projects shared outside class.

Valley Public Radio article about Performance Based Grading

Project based learning wiki resources.

Standards based assessment article begins on page 10. Several other articles are good, too.

Protocol to reflect on a project based learning unit.  Nice!

It would be AWESOME if some our our colleagues attended this conference. Just a reminder that our course reimbursement pays for most of the cost of a national conference like this. I'm going to ISTE this year, but this conference looks great. I wonder if teachers might plan ahead for next year and use their credits this way instead of taking courses (unless you want to take mine on PBL!)

Some thoughts about potential topics for middle school project based learning teams.

Rutland Central project based learning site for grade 4-5

This site has a number of blog sites with details about competencies including rubrics and open house dates to some schools.