1. CLUSTER!! Reading (et al.) vs Common Core March 27, 2013 Focus:
Project Based Learning

3. Something with which to start:
What is an authentic project?

4. Agenda: Info about PBL When to use PBL
Collaboration and small group discussion about the integrated PBL
Take-away

5. What Is Project-Based Learning?
Well-designed projects ask students to
Tackle real problems and issues that have importance to people beyond the classroom.
Actively engage in their learning and make important choices during the project.
Demonstrate in tangible ways that they have learned key concepts and skills.

6. What is “authentic PBL?”
Allows for a variety of learning styles
"Real" world oriented - learning has value beyond the demonstrated competence of the learner
Risk-free environment - provides positive feedback and allow choice
Encourages the use of higher order thinking skills and learning concepts as well as basic facts
Utilizes hands-on approaches
Provides for in-depth understanding
Accessible for all learners
Utilizes various modes of communication
Assessment is congruent with instruction, i.e. performance-based
Students are responsible for their own learning
Students have ownership of their learning within the curriculum
Projects promote meaningful learning, connecting new learning to students' past performances
Learning utilizes real time data - investigating data and drawing conclusions
The learning process is valued as well as the learning project
Learning cuts across curricular areas - multidisciplinary in nature
Teacher is a facilitator of learning
Student self-assessment of learning is encouraged
taken from The Star Center website

7. When to Use Project-Based Learning

8. When to Use Project-Based Learning
Do the content standards call for demonstration, application, performance, or understanding?
Is there a way to capitalize on opportunities in the community through a PBL approach?
Is there enough time and are the necessary resources available?
Can standards, skills, and habits of mind be prioritized and sequenced so that the project is doable?
Can all students be supported to produce high-quality work?

9. Group work! 
Buddy up with the peeps you are collaborating with for your project to discuss the project(s) you are planning.
Those of you working independently, buddy up together to talk about your project and to get feedback and/or ideas and/or suggestions.

10. Take-away time!

11. MULTI- COLOURED DAISY FLOWERS
SCARY EASTER BUNNY
FLOWER STEM
PSYCHO BUNNY
EASTER CHICK
GREY RABBIT