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The 9 Elements of Project-Based Learning
Christian Grass
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Element 1: The Anchor
Element one is the anchor. When utilizing this element of project-based learning, the instructor must introduce a project and create interest in the students to do the project. This interest can be generated most commonly by providing students with a real-world connection that gives the project meaning. When a student can see how the project is applicable to the real world, they are more interested in researching it.
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Element 2: The Task
Element two is the task. When utilizing the task element, instructors give a big picture of what is to be turned in, but also breaks down each element required to get there. The task element acts as a guide for students to follow, focusing project work on individual items to complete
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Element 3: Directions
Element three is directions. While tasks can show students what needs to be completed, directions give guidance on how to get the tasks completed. It allows students to know what is expected to be considered on task, and to make progress in completing their project
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Element 4: Student Choices
Arguably the most important element, the fourth is student choice. While it is important to provide task and direction, students need some autonomy. Through choice, students are able to learn creative thinking and problem solving skills
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Element 4: Student Choices
Arguably the most important element, the fourth is student choice. While it is important to provide task and direction, students need some autonomy. Through choice, students are able to learn creative thinking and problem solving skills
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Element 5: Student Inquiry
Element five is student inquiry. Through student inquiry, students are able to find and evaluate their own information. This can allow students to learn what questions to ask, and how to proceed with tasks that allow multiple routes to the same destination
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Element 6: Collaboration and Teamwork
The sixth element is collaboration and teamwork. This element allows students to learn a variety of leadership skills by delegating tasks to other members, and following up on the information found by them. This element transferrs to situations outside of education as well; humans are social, and we have to interact with eachother to survive. Collaboration and teamwork teaches the students how to effectively work together for a common goal
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Element 7: Teacher Coaching and Feedback
Element seven is teacher coaching and feedback. This element allows instructors to showing or telling them how to improve what they are doing. This element allows students the opportunity to dig deeper into their study material, and tweak their work to fit the parameters of the project
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Element 8: Student Reflection
Element eight is student reflection. This allows students to assess both their own performance and that of the group. This lets students reflect and take note of what they did well, and what they could do better
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Element 9: Public Presentation
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Nine Elements of Project-Based Learning
Christian Grass
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wow
The 9 Elements of Project-Based Learning
Christian Grass
Go!
Element 1: The Anchor
Element one is the anchor. When utilizing this element of project-based learning, the instructor must introduce a project and create interest in the students to do the project. This interest can be generated most commonly by providing students with a real-world connection that gives the project meaning. When a student can see how the project is applicable to the real world, they are more interested in researching it.
Here you can include a relevant fact to highlight
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Element 2: The Task
Element two is the task. When utilizing the task element, instructors give a big picture of what is to be turned in, but also breaks down each element required to get there. The task element acts as a guide for students to follow, focusing project work on individual items to complete
+ info
Element 3: Directions
Element three is directions. While tasks can show students what needs to be completed, directions give guidance on how to get the tasks completed. It allows students to know what is expected to be considered on task, and to make progress in completing their project
+ info
Element 4: Student Choices
Arguably the most important element, the fourth is student choice. While it is important to provide task and direction, students need some autonomy. Through choice, students are able to learn creative thinking and problem solving skills
+ info
Element 4: Student Choices
Arguably the most important element, the fourth is student choice. While it is important to provide task and direction, students need some autonomy. Through choice, students are able to learn creative thinking and problem solving skills
+ info
Element 5: Student Inquiry
Element five is student inquiry. Through student inquiry, students are able to find and evaluate their own information. This can allow students to learn what questions to ask, and how to proceed with tasks that allow multiple routes to the same destination
+ info
Element 6: Collaboration and Teamwork
The sixth element is collaboration and teamwork. This element allows students to learn a variety of leadership skills by delegating tasks to other members, and following up on the information found by them. This element transferrs to situations outside of education as well; humans are social, and we have to interact with eachother to survive. Collaboration and teamwork teaches the students how to effectively work together for a common goal
+ info
Element 7: Teacher Coaching and Feedback
Element seven is teacher coaching and feedback. This element allows instructors to showing or telling them how to improve what they are doing. This element allows students the opportunity to dig deeper into their study material, and tweak their work to fit the parameters of the project
+ info
Element 8: Student Reflection
Element eight is student reflection. This allows students to assess both their own performance and that of the group. This lets students reflect and take note of what they did well, and what they could do better
+ info
Element 9: Public Presentation
Do you need more reasons to create dynamic content? No problem! 90% of the information we assimilate reaches us via sight and, what’s more, we retain 42% more information when the content moves.
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