Anchor
The Project-Based Learning Elements
Task
Directions
The nine elements of project-based learning
Student Choices
Student Inquiry
Emma Peck
Collaboration and Teamwork
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
Student Reflection
Public Presentation
Collaboration and Teamwork
"In project-based learning, students work in groups to complete a task. Students learn a variety of leadership skills by assigning and following up on responsibilities, seeking information, making a plan of action and doing other group activities."
Student Inquiry
"Student inquiry means that students
themselves are finding and evaluating information to help them complete a project."
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
"The teacher provides coaching and
feedback to students during the project and evaluates students'
projects when they are completed. Teachers coach students by showing or telling them how to improve what they are doing or how to better follow directions and meet project requirements."
Anchor
An anchor is an introduction to a project that provides a real-world connection from the project to authentic situations that may happen outside of school. The anchor provides a compelling reason for students to want to become involved in the project.
Task
"A task narrows and focuses project work by providing a specific
item to complete."
Public Presentation
"Project-Based learning often results in authentic and useful products that represent students’ knowledge. Presenting these products to a wide audience is a great way to showcase student work."
Student Reflection
"Students reflect at many different points in the project-based learning process. They may consider how to proceed in a project, how to better work as a group, and whether sufficient progress has been made."
Directions
"Directions help students to know what to do to stay on task and make progress on their project. They should explain to students how to proceed in doing the project, and tell what specific items must be addressed in the project."
Student Choices
"In some more advanced project-based learning experiences, students can even choose the type of project they would like to complete. When students are given choices for learning, they develop creative thinking, innovation and decision-making skills for the Information Age."
The Project-Based Learning Elements
Emma Peck
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Anchor
The Project-Based Learning Elements
Task
Directions
The nine elements of project-based learning
Student Choices
Student Inquiry
Emma Peck
Collaboration and Teamwork
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
Student Reflection
Public Presentation
Collaboration and Teamwork
"In project-based learning, students work in groups to complete a task. Students learn a variety of leadership skills by assigning and following up on responsibilities, seeking information, making a plan of action and doing other group activities."
Student Inquiry
"Student inquiry means that students themselves are finding and evaluating information to help them complete a project."
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
"The teacher provides coaching and feedback to students during the project and evaluates students' projects when they are completed. Teachers coach students by showing or telling them how to improve what they are doing or how to better follow directions and meet project requirements."
Anchor
An anchor is an introduction to a project that provides a real-world connection from the project to authentic situations that may happen outside of school. The anchor provides a compelling reason for students to want to become involved in the project.
Task
"A task narrows and focuses project work by providing a specific item to complete."
Public Presentation
"Project-Based learning often results in authentic and useful products that represent students’ knowledge. Presenting these products to a wide audience is a great way to showcase student work."
Student Reflection
"Students reflect at many different points in the project-based learning process. They may consider how to proceed in a project, how to better work as a group, and whether sufficient progress has been made."
Directions
"Directions help students to know what to do to stay on task and make progress on their project. They should explain to students how to proceed in doing the project, and tell what specific items must be addressed in the project."
Student Choices
"In some more advanced project-based learning experiences, students can even choose the type of project they would like to complete. When students are given choices for learning, they develop creative thinking, innovation and decision-making skills for the Information Age."