9 Elements of Project Base Learning

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9 Elements

Project-Based Learning

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7. Teacher Coaching and Feedback

1. Anchor

2. Task

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8. Student Reflection

3. Directions

4. Student Choices

9. Public Presentation

5. Student Inquiry

6. Collaboration and Teamwork

Anchor is an introduction to the project that provides a real connection from the project that may happen outside of school. For example: The project is giving a presentation about the Himalayas. Maybe a student has been to the Himalayas on vacation, this would be an anchor for that project because they can make a connection based on a personal experience.

Anchor

Task

Task narrows and focuses project work by providing a specific item to complete. For example: A teacher providing a rubric for the students to follow on their project is an example of setting a task for them to complete.

TASK

Directions

Give Students Guidance on the Project Helps Students to Know What to do Gives Guidance to Stay on Task Tells Students Specific Items to Use Tells Students How to Complete the Project Without Directions the students would not be able to complete the project that is assigned! It is one of the most important elements of project based learning!

Student Choices and Student Inquiry

Student Choices: It is important to include student choices in the assigned project. Such As: Choosing group members Choosing the Format of the task What steps it will take to complete the project What information or resources they will use

Inquiry and Choices

Student Inquiry: Students are finding and evaluating their own information to help them complete their project. Such As: Books Periodicals Websites

This is a project based learning where students work together to complete a task. This element helps studnets to take on leadership roles, take responsibilities, make an action plan, and participating in other group activities

Collaboration and Teamwork

Meetings

Team Formation

Skill Development

Assigned Roles

Problem-Solving

Online Collaboration Tools

Teacher Coaching and Feedback

How can teacher coach and provide feedback?

• Showing them what to improve on
• Telling them how to follow directions better
• Teach lessons on relative subjects

The ULTIMATE Three

Student Reflection

Reflection is one of the most important elements. It gives them an chance to look back over their work as individuals and a group. Reflection shows them how they can do better next time, and whether progress has been made.

Public Presentation

This element is a great way to show students' work! It allows the students to share their knowledge with their peers wheter it be virtually, in the classroom, or blogs.

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