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Project-Based Learning Elements

Ellie Blanche

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Project-Based Learning Elements

Genially CreationBy: Ellie Blanche

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The nine elements of a project-based learning

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The First Step is Anchor:

Teachers introduce a project and generate student interest in the project. An anchor is an introduction to a project thatprovides a real-world connection.

The second is task:

The teacher can help students understand what is required by assigning a task that must be completed. This task is often created by the teacher, however, advanced students may also help to design the task in aproject-based learning experience.

The third step is Directions:

A task shows students where they need to go, but directions give students more guidance on how to get there. s to know what to do to stay on task and make progress on their project. Theyshould explain to students how to proceed in doing the project, and tell what specific items must be addressed in the project.

The fourth step is Student Choices:

Project-based learning will include a task and directions, it’s important that these are not so detailed that there can be no student choice in the matter. The teacher must permit student choices in project-based learning.

The fifth step is Student Inquiry:

The student-centered nature of project-based learning means that students are involved in inquiry processes. Student inquiry means that students themselves are finding and evaluating information to help them complete a project.

The sixth task is Collaboration and Teamwork:

In project-based learning, students work in groups to complete a task. Students learn a variety of leadership skills by assigning andfollowing up on responsibilities, seeking information, making a plan of action and doing other group activities.

The seventh step is 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 boshowing or telling them how to improve.

The eigth step is Student Reflection:

Students should reflect both as groups and as individuals. Students reflect at many different points in the project-based learning process.

The ninth step is 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