9 PJBL Elements

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.

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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

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3. Thought-provoking problem or question

the solution to questions requires creative and original thinking, planning, and doing.The solution to

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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

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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,

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6. Rubric

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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

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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

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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

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