Description
Are you ready to try project based learning but unsure how to begin? Do you want a simple way to tap authentic student interests while still meeting your standards? Project based learning increases engagement and ownership when students investigate real problems, and it differs from traditional projects because inquiry, checkpoints, and assessment are built into the learning process. In this course, Amanda Barkley shows you how to spot student driven ideas, connect them to your state standards, and outline a manageable plan so you can launch your first project based learning experience with confidence in grades 1 to 5.
Objectives
Define project based learning and list two ways it differs from traditional projects.
Describe why authentic problems and student voice increase engagement and persistence.
Identify one student interest and align it to at least two grade level standards.
Examine your classroom routines to anticipate management needs during project work.
Use a quick checklist to judge whether a proposed topic is authentic, standards aligned, and feasible.
Draft a one page outline with a working topic, learning targets, timeline, and an entry event.
