authentic science through project based learning christine duran carmen imai
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Authentic Science Through Project Based Learning
CHRISTINE DURANCARMEN IMAI
Things to remember…
Your Expectations
What are your expectations as you consider PBL?
What motivates you to try new classroom methods? Never been done before? Student feedback? Fun/engaging for all?
Objectives
What is Project Based Learning?
Explore resources to facilitate the PBL process?
Exploration!
EDUCATION EXISTS IN THE LARGER CONTEXT OF SOCIETY.
When society changes – so too must education if it is to remain
viable.
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Project Learning is Skill-Based
To learn collaboration work in teamsTo learn critical thinking take on complex problemsTo learn oral and written communication present and writeTo learn creativity Create
PBL is Skill-Based
To learn technology –use technology
To develop citizenship –take on civic and global issues
To learn about careers – do internships
To learn content – research and do all of the above
•Case-based learning•Challenge-based learning•Community-based learning•Design-based learning•Game-based learning•Inquiry-based learning•Land-based learning
•Passion-based learning•Place-based learning•Problem-based learning•Proficiency-based learning•Service-based learning•Studio-based learning•Team-based learning•Work-based learning
Project Based Learning
Projects can make a difference by...
educating otherssolving a problemcalling people to actionbuilding something usefulplanning an eventraising money for a purposerecognizing or inspiring othersdesigning a better way to do something
http://learninginhand.com
A Project Based Learning Classroom is ...
Project-centeredOpen-endedReal-worldStudent-centeredConstructiveCollaborativeCreative
Communication- focused
Research-basedTechnology- enhanced21st Century reform-
friendlyRigorous and relevant
In a PBL REAL classroom
Christine Duran: Junk Box Lesson
The teacher’s role is one of coach, facilitator, guide, advisor, mentor…
not directing and managing all student work.
Students Develop Needed Skills in
Information Searching & ResearchingCritical AnalysisSummarizing and Synthesizing Inquiry, Questioning and Exploratory
InvestigationsDesign and Problem-solving
Resources for Planning PBL
RubricsProject Map/ PlannerProject ContractProject Team Work PlanProject Management Log https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/group-contracts-ntn
Airplane Activity
As a group, discuss and prepare 4 questions on post-it notes as you complete your airplane
Considering standard(s) alignment, suggested time for completion, and available materials, and points of view discussed, decide on one question you would like to use to direct your investigation protocol.
Write this question on a sentence strip. On another strip, write down the standards (in another color) that will likely be addressed during the course of this investigation.
This statement will serve as the driving question.
Design Parameters
What are the variables?What are the indicators?The control?
Plan and PredictDescribe the Framework of a possible PBL• Timeframe• Content• Process assessment• Product assessment
Predict Challenges that may arise in terms of• Students• Teacher• School
Let’s Explore!!
Texas Performance Standards Project
http://www.texaspsp.org/
Decide on an assessment tool.
This should be done before any work begins. Inform students they will be evaluated either through a grading rubric, portfolio assessment, a written essay, or any evaluation tool the teacher thinks is appropriate.
Determine how you will provide feedback
Students need to know how they are progressing throughout the process.
Areas of Progress
Needs development
Feedback Drives Motivation
Honor and assess the process
Expect a product
Sample driving questions
http://rightquestion.org/blog/wondering-hear-student-engagement-projectbased-learning-primary-classroom/
Let’s Explore!!
Texas Performance Standards Project
http://www.texaspsp.org/
Getting Started
Teachers need to establish the guidelines and timetables for how and when the project will be completed.
What is the question or challenge?
Make parents aware that projects are part of your teaching style
Parents should be made aware of their responsibilities if there are any such as Assignments other than worksheets (surveys,
interviews etc..) Students may need assistance with resources
(weather, news, etc..) This may be different The benefits
Christine Duran Carmen Imai
Thanks and Have a Great Year!