All PBL should start first with a standard and the specific skills that must be learned to master that standard.
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2. Authenticity
Authentic PBL has real-world application and provides students opportunities to link their learning in school to various career paths
10
3. Thought-provoking problem or question
the solution to questions requires creative and original thinking, planning, and doing.The solution to
10
4. Student voice
As students complete the project, they are not only given the opportunity to express their ideas and opinions, but they are also expected to do so
10
5. Student choice
Throughout the project, students can make decisions about their learning. For example, they can choose what type of project to complete, how they want to publish their project,
10
6. Rubric
a detail rich resource for educators working towards proficiencySubtitle
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7. Time for reflection of learningTitle
Teachers must take care to set aside time throughout the project to reflect with students on their learningSubtitle
10
8. Feedback & revision
Prior to students submitting the final deliverable, students should receive formal critique of their work so far. Feedback can come from the teacher or from other studentsSubtitle
10
9. Public audience
Upon project completion, students present in front of an audience of professionals or community members with expertise and/or employment in the industry/field pertinent to the project
9 PJBL Elements
Paxton George
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9 PJBL Elements
Paxton George
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1. Alignment to both skills and content
All PBL should start first with a standard and the specific skills that must be learned to master that standard.
10
2. Authenticity
Authentic PBL has real-world application and provides students opportunities to link their learning in school to various career paths
10
3. Thought-provoking problem or question
the solution to questions requires creative and original thinking, planning, and doing.The solution to
10
4. Student voice
As students complete the project, they are not only given the opportunity to express their ideas and opinions, but they are also expected to do so
10
5. Student choice
Throughout the project, students can make decisions about their learning. For example, they can choose what type of project to complete, how they want to publish their project,
10
6. Rubric
a detail rich resource for educators working towards proficiencySubtitle
10
7. Time for reflection of learningTitle
Teachers must take care to set aside time throughout the project to reflect with students on their learningSubtitle
10
8. Feedback & revision
Prior to students submitting the final deliverable, students should receive formal critique of their work so far. Feedback can come from the teacher or from other studentsSubtitle
10
9. Public audience
Upon project completion, students present in front of an audience of professionals or community members with expertise and/or employment in the industry/field pertinent to the project
10