By: Luke Pollan
Project-Based Learning
Elements
START
9 Elements
Anchor
Collaboration/Teamwork
Task
Teacher Coaching/Feedback
Directions
Student Reflection
Student Choices
Public Presentation
Student Inquiry
Next
Element #1
Anchor
The first element is anchor. During this part, teachers will do the following: - Introduce the project with real-world connections - Generate interest in the project Some examples include: Newspaper articles, personal experiences, or videos
Next
Element #2
Task
The task focuses on a specific item to complete. The teacher will help students understand what to do by assigning a task for them to complete
Next
Element #3
Directions
Directions guide students through the project. They are meant to help students stay on track and not waste time
Next
Element #4
Student choices
The student's ability to choose what they would like to do from the directions and tasks they have been given
+ INFO
Next
Let's review what we've learned so far
Next
Element #5
Student Inquiry
Students find and evaluate information to determine what should and shouldn't be used for their project. Here are some examples...
- Books
- Websites
- Presentations
Next
Element #6
Collaboration and Teamwork
Students work together to complete the task. Each group member performs his or her assigned responsibility
Next
They will either get them back on track, or tell them ways they can improve their work
What do they tell them?
Element #7
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
During this element, the teacher will "coach" and give feedback to students on what they've created so far
Next
Element #8
Student Reflection
Students can reflect on their experiences with the project as a group and as an individual member.
How is this done?
+ INFO
Next
Audience
Element #9
Public Presentation
In the final element, students will present the presentations they have created. Presentations can be published online for all to see, or just presented in the classroom where only the teacher and other students can view it.
Next
Presenter
Thank You
What choices do students have?
1. Project steps 2. Roles and responsibilities of the group 3. Resources available 4. Formatting
Examples of Student Reflection
- Group Progress Report - Group Discussion - Brainstorming - Journaling
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Transcript
By: Luke Pollan
Project-Based Learning
Elements
START
9 Elements
Anchor
Collaboration/Teamwork
Task
Teacher Coaching/Feedback
Directions
Student Reflection
Student Choices
Public Presentation
Student Inquiry
Next
Element #1
Anchor
The first element is anchor. During this part, teachers will do the following: - Introduce the project with real-world connections - Generate interest in the project Some examples include: Newspaper articles, personal experiences, or videos
Next
Element #2
Task
The task focuses on a specific item to complete. The teacher will help students understand what to do by assigning a task for them to complete
Next
Element #3
Directions
Directions guide students through the project. They are meant to help students stay on track and not waste time
Next
Element #4
Student choices
The student's ability to choose what they would like to do from the directions and tasks they have been given
+ INFO
Next
Let's review what we've learned so far
Next
Element #5
Student Inquiry
Students find and evaluate information to determine what should and shouldn't be used for their project. Here are some examples...
Next
Element #6
Collaboration and Teamwork
Students work together to complete the task. Each group member performs his or her assigned responsibility
Next
They will either get them back on track, or tell them ways they can improve their work
What do they tell them?
Element #7
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
During this element, the teacher will "coach" and give feedback to students on what they've created so far
Next
Element #8
Student Reflection
Students can reflect on their experiences with the project as a group and as an individual member.
How is this done?
+ INFO
Next
Audience
Element #9
Public Presentation
In the final element, students will present the presentations they have created. Presentations can be published online for all to see, or just presented in the classroom where only the teacher and other students can view it.
Next
Presenter
Thank You
What choices do students have?
1. Project steps 2. Roles and responsibilities of the group 3. Resources available 4. Formatting
Examples of Student Reflection
- Group Progress Report - Group Discussion - Brainstorming - Journaling