Post on 07-Nov-2014
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Project Based Learning and Student Inquiry Learning in
SD57Steve Chase, Resource Teacher
Email: schase@sd57.bc.caTwitter: @Chase_Steve
Blog: sd57learning@blogspot.ca
1. Curriculum and Instruction in SD572. Student and Teacher Perspectives3. Project Based Learning
a) Defined and Illustratedb) Strategies c) Resources
4. New Curriculum
Today
1. Curriculum and Instruction in SD57
On First ClassEmail “Need to Know”
Updates
Describe a memorable learning experience from elementary or secondary
school.
Larry Rosenstock from High Tech High asked staff the same question an noticed the following common elements
:
“It was a project It had a mentorship It involved community There was risk of failure There was recognition of
success There was a public
exhibition”
2. Student and Teacher Perspectives
What do we want our student experience to look like?
Curiosity
ConnectionCreation
Project Based Learning
21st Century Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Assessment for
Learning
3. Student and Teacher Perspectives
3a) Project Based Learning Example:“How Does Technology Mimic Biology?” Project
3a) Project Based Learning Example: “How Does Technology Mimic Biology?” Project
Sub Questions:• How does the eye work?• What structures make up the eye and
what are their functions?• How does light behave?• How does light behave in optical
devices (such as eyes and cameras)? • How can we design a working pinhole
camera?• How are the structures and functions of
a pinhole camera similar to and different from that of the eye?
3a) Project Based Learning Definition
What kinds of strategies, activities, and experiences fit this definition of Project Based Learning or encourage the boarder actions Curiosity? Connection? Creation?
Curiosity
ConnectionCreation
“How to Trigger Students’ Inquiry Through Projects”By Jane Krauss and Suzie Boss via the MindShift Blog
3b) Project Based Learning Strategies
Step 1—Identify Project-worthy Concepts
Step 2—Explore Their Significance and Relevance
Step 3—Find Real-Life Contexts
Step 4—Engage Critical Thinking
Step 5—Write a Project Sketch
Step 6—Plan the Setup One Last Step – Workshop
your project idea
“How to Get High-Quality Student Work in PBL”by John Larmer, BIE Editor in Cheif
3b) Project Based Learning Strategies
1. 1. Did I use rubrics and exemplars to help students understand the quality of work expected?
2. 2. Did my project include effective formative assessment?
3. 3. Did students have enough time to revise and polish their work?
4. 4. Did the project feel authentic enough to motivate students – did they care?
5. 5. Does my classroom – and my school – cultivate a culture of quality?
3c) Project Based Learning Resources
3c) Project Based Learning ResourcesFor more check out sd57learning.blogspot.ca
BIE Resources “Work that matters: The teacher’s guide to project-based learning”