Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning (PBL) has been a major initiative of the Department from the time I arrived. Through collaboration with fellow teachers and personal experimentation, we continue to provide differentiated learning opportunities through PBL. This differentiation is not only for ability level, but for personal interest and skill set.
In the beginning of the year, these projects are heavily scaffoded to help students develop the skills they need to become Independent Learners. As the year goes on, students take on more ownership for their learning, and the process becomes even more self-directed and student centered. Below you can see two examples of PBL project guides. The first is for Unit 1 of World History, and you will notice the heavy use of scaffolding techniques. The second is the Unit 4 Final Project for Economics, which is almost completely self-directed. As research continues to demonstrate the benefits of providing student choice wherever possible, I will continue to work on developing and enhancing these learning experiences to meet the needs of our students.
Sample Student Projects Coming Soon - Check Back for Updates
In the beginning of the year, these projects are heavily scaffoded to help students develop the skills they need to become Independent Learners. As the year goes on, students take on more ownership for their learning, and the process becomes even more self-directed and student centered. Below you can see two examples of PBL project guides. The first is for Unit 1 of World History, and you will notice the heavy use of scaffolding techniques. The second is the Unit 4 Final Project for Economics, which is almost completely self-directed. As research continues to demonstrate the benefits of providing student choice wherever possible, I will continue to work on developing and enhancing these learning experiences to meet the needs of our students.
Sample Student Projects Coming Soon - Check Back for Updates