Project-Based Learning Elements
By Caitlin Settlemir
Element 1
Anchor
An anchor is an introduction to a project that provides a real-world connection from the project to authentic situations that may happen outside of school (Bender, 2012; Larmer & Mergendoller, 2010).
Element 2
Task
A task narrows and focuses project work by providing a specific item to complete (Bender, 2012; larmer & Mergendoller, 2010).
Element 3
Student Choice
Students have a choice in what project they create, what roles they take, how to complete a project, resources to use, and how they want it to be formatted.
Element 4
Student Inquiry
it is the student's responsiblity to find sources they will incorporate into their project.
Element 5
Student Reflection
This includes brainstorming, journaling, and discussions between students or themselves.
Element 6
Public Presentation
This presentation should be cohesive with the actual project. Depending on what the project is will depend on how it is presented in front of an audience.
Element 7
Directions
These tell a student what they will need to do in order to complete a project or a task.
Element 8
Collaboration and Teamwork
This is where students will work in groups with their peers to complete a project or a task.
Element 9
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
This is where a teacher will provide feedback to their students and will encourage them and provide them with details on how to fix or improve something.
Project-Based Learning Elements
Caitlin Settlemir
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Project-Based Learning Elements
By Caitlin Settlemir
Element 1
Anchor
An anchor is an introduction to a project that provides a real-world connection from the project to authentic situations that may happen outside of school (Bender, 2012; Larmer & Mergendoller, 2010).
Element 2
Task
A task narrows and focuses project work by providing a specific item to complete (Bender, 2012; larmer & Mergendoller, 2010).
Element 3
Student Choice
Students have a choice in what project they create, what roles they take, how to complete a project, resources to use, and how they want it to be formatted.
Element 4
Student Inquiry
it is the student's responsiblity to find sources they will incorporate into their project.
Element 5
Student Reflection
This includes brainstorming, journaling, and discussions between students or themselves.
Element 6
Public Presentation
This presentation should be cohesive with the actual project. Depending on what the project is will depend on how it is presented in front of an audience.
Element 7
Directions
These tell a student what they will need to do in order to complete a project or a task.
Element 8
Collaboration and Teamwork
This is where students will work in groups with their peers to complete a project or a task.
Element 9
Teacher Coaching and Feedback
This is where a teacher will provide feedback to their students and will encourage them and provide them with details on how to fix or improve something.