Ethan holaday
Elements of project-based learning
9 elements to make the student-centered experience thorough and concise
THE 9 pROJECT BASED elements
7. teaching coaching & feedback
1. anchor
2. task
8. student reflection
3. directions
9. public presentation
4. student choices
5. student inquiry
6. collaboration & teamwork
Anchor
Providing a compelling reason for the students to become interested in the project.
task
Providing a specific list of tasks to complete, this element keeps students moving in the right direction.
For students to follow the process correctly, the tasks must be outlined clearly.
DIRECTIONS
HELPING STUDENTS STAY ON TASK WHILE MAKING PROGRESS
FILL WITH INFORMATION
CHOOSE TEMPLATE
PRESENT PROJECT
student choices
Students must have the freedom to make their own choices regarding their project.
student inquiry
Students find & evaluate information to help them with their projects.
Watch this short video on inquiry based learning in the classroom!
collaboration & teamwork
90%
Not only does it help with the project, but it builds social skills in the classroom
70%
groupwork to complete tasks
Providing a unique way to grow leadership skills, while other members being apart of something outside of their individual project.
Seperate roles
Leadership
Title
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Students can rate other members of the group based on their performance
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Individual tasks will be given out for members to complete
Subtitle
One member of the group can be assigned the leader
Subtitle
By telling the students how they can improve, and evaluating their projects, teachers play an important role in the creative process
teacher coaching & feedback
The Anchor
This previous page is a good example of how teachers can start the project with proper advice, and a real life connection that puts the student on the right track.
student reflection
Happening at many points in the process, reflections help students figure out how to proceed, end, or improve on a project
public presentation
Presenting in front of a wide audience is the ultimate way to show off the product of useful group or individual work in the classroom.
Watch this video outlining presentation skills, and how they can apply to real life public presentations in the classroom, and with wider audiences.
Elements of project-based learning
Ethan Holaday
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Ethan holaday
Elements of project-based learning
9 elements to make the student-centered experience thorough and concise
THE 9 pROJECT BASED elements
7. teaching coaching & feedback
1. anchor
2. task
8. student reflection
3. directions
9. public presentation
4. student choices
5. student inquiry
6. collaboration & teamwork
Anchor
Providing a compelling reason for the students to become interested in the project.
task
Providing a specific list of tasks to complete, this element keeps students moving in the right direction.
For students to follow the process correctly, the tasks must be outlined clearly.
DIRECTIONS
HELPING STUDENTS STAY ON TASK WHILE MAKING PROGRESS
FILL WITH INFORMATION
CHOOSE TEMPLATE
PRESENT PROJECT
student choices
Students must have the freedom to make their own choices regarding their project.
student inquiry
Students find & evaluate information to help them with their projects.
Watch this short video on inquiry based learning in the classroom!
collaboration & teamwork
90%
Not only does it help with the project, but it builds social skills in the classroom
70%
groupwork to complete tasks
Providing a unique way to grow leadership skills, while other members being apart of something outside of their individual project.
Seperate roles
Leadership
Title
Title
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Students can rate other members of the group based on their performance
Use this side to give more information about a topic.
Individual tasks will be given out for members to complete
Subtitle
One member of the group can be assigned the leader
Subtitle
By telling the students how they can improve, and evaluating their projects, teachers play an important role in the creative process
teacher coaching & feedback
The Anchor
This previous page is a good example of how teachers can start the project with proper advice, and a real life connection that puts the student on the right track.
student reflection
Happening at many points in the process, reflections help students figure out how to proceed, end, or improve on a project
public presentation
Presenting in front of a wide audience is the ultimate way to show off the product of useful group or individual work in the classroom.
Watch this video outlining presentation skills, and how they can apply to real life public presentations in the classroom, and with wider audiences.