Project-Based Learning
(PBL) is an instructional approach where traditional, direct classroom instruction and tests are replaced by authentic, often interdisciplinary projects, usually designed by the student with guidance from instructors/coaches, addressing real-world problems as the assessment instead of a test. It also is closely related to deeper learning, challenge-based learning, interest-based learning and more.
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4 Steps to Reorganize Schools Around Learning Relationships
By: Gunnar Counselman. Here's a four step roadmap for building schools that consistently imbue students with the motivational assets that they need to succeed in school and life.
Project-Based Learning
4 Strategies to Bring History to Life For Students
By: Sophia Sineath. It can be difficult for teachers to find the time to explore inquiry-based learning, but here are four strategies to help unlock the power of history for students by discovering the primary resources found in local archives.
Personalized Learning
Marriage of Deeper Learning and Personalized Learning
By: Lydia Dobyns. While it's exhilarating to imagine what combining Deeper Learning and Personalized Learning could mean for students, at the same time it's daunting to also consider the implications for teachers.
Project-Based Learning
5 Classroom Skills Graduates Can Take to the Workforce
By: Caroline Schmidt. The classroom gives future young professionals a chance to develop basic skills into employable qualities before even stepping foot in an office. Here are 5 skills new graduates can take to the workforce.
Personalized Learning
Infographic | Why It Is Imperative to Assess Social Emotional Learning
By: Jonathan E. Martin and Jeremy Burrus. Helping students develop noncognitive strengths is something nearly every teacher addresses daily. This infographic explains more on why it is so important for educators to assess social emotional learning in schools.
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Getting Smart on Rethinking Professional Learning
High Tech High Graduate School of Education and Getting Smart partnered to explore emerging and best practices in professional learning, as well as the importance the role higher education entities can serve.
Project-Based Learning
3 Elements of Deeper Project-Based Learning
By: Loretta Goodwin. Conversations with students, teachers and administrators at Arlington Career Center reveal three key factors driving the enthusiasm and success of its deeper project-based learning program.
Project-Based Learning
How Deeper Learning Helps Children Succeed
By: Paul Tough. In this excerpt from Paul Tough's new book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, he explains the importance of implementing deeper learning and project-based learning for all students, especially those who are economically disadvantaged.
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The Future of Professional Development is Collaborative Development
By: Brad Spirrison. To support today's participatory professional development, edleaders have developed online platforms that focus on educator collaboration and resource discovery to help teachers incorporate new tools and ideas into instruction.
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Student Choice Is a Key Ingredient for a 100% Graduation Rate
By Roger Cook - Taylor County Schools in Kentucky has reached a 100% graduation rate for the last eight years by implementing a Wheel of Learning approach to its students.