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Challenges: Assessment

Challenges: -assessment  -how do you design a project that will meet all of the expectations of a strand in the curriculum -teacher comfort level with tools -authentic? what does it mean to each person? -collaboration: skills need to be taught Benefits: -authentic makes it meaningful and relevant to the students -collaboration key to learning -- sharing ideas with others important parts

In elementary we are often focused on the overall expectations - is that true for you too?

Project Based Learning (PBL) is a form of learning in which students engage in authentic tasks that extend beyond the classroom. Students will be actively engaged in their own learning by asking questions and making the important choices that address a driving question-or-the why of the project. Teachers' role change from 'lecturer' to 'facilitator'. Students work in groups and use creative problem solving to overcome challenges and to master the key curriculum-related goals. Teachers support and coach the groups and ensure individuals are able to produce high quality work. Students may have a culminating that task that typically includes an audience of people that are from outside the the classroom. PBL is not suited to all learning situations; key questions to consider include: - does the curriculum expectations call for demonstration, application, performance or understanding? - is there a way to capitalize on opportunities in the community with PBL? - is there enough time/resources? - can expectations, skills, and habits of mind be prioritized and sequenced so that the project is doable? - can all students be supported to produce high-quality work? High quality PBL includes the Six A's - Authenticity - Academic Rigor - Adult Connections - Active Exploration - Applied Learning - Assessment Practices