Project based learning
- 1. steps involved in planning and executing a good project!
- 2. • Curriculum should be tailored to real-life experiences your students will understand and relate to. • Students should have an inherent understanding of overall themes of the unit with minimal instruction. • Project based learning curriculum should effortlessly transition from one unit to another. • Previous projects and additional material can be used to assist students in understanding curriculum that is currently being discussed.
- 3. • Each child should have an active and important role throughout the duration of the project • Making each student get involved gives them validation within the constraints of not only the project but within the overall classroom as well. • It divides labor so children can focus on the major parts of learning, not just on what they “have” to do.
- 4. • Students must understand overall themes and concepts before starting the project. • Pre-testing evaluations can ensure the students are aware of concepts that are necessary for the unit. • Students should understand the effectiveness of the concept they are being taught.
- 5. • 1. Have they mastered the correct concept? • 2. Did they actively participate in the assignment? • 3. Did they successfully meet the criteria of the overall assessment?
- 6. • Do the students have clear understanding? • Do they have ownership of his/her role in the group? • Are the students attentive and working together cooperatively? • Are the resources the students are using geared to their comprehensive level of understanding? • Are any groups stumbling in a way that are blocking their learning due to heightened emotions?
- 7. • Practice presentation • Make sure they have all necessary materials • Make sure all individuals are present and have an active role
- 8. • Positives and negatives on working in small or large groups. • Decide how well they met requirements and criteria • How they liked the material, was the project worthwhile? • Students should be able to reflect on their project and provide feedback to others.