PROJECT-BASED
LEARNING
Best Practices
Tara Nolan-James
Exercise #1
After viewing the video to the right, answer these questions:
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What steps did the students take to work on this project?
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What was the role of the teacher?
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Do you think any curriculum standards were met during this project? If so, which ones?
Start Thinking about Project-based Learning
Exercise #2
What makes it a good project?
Think about a project you have done, or one you have seen or heard about. If you can't think of one, use the internet to find an example on youtube or use one of the resources provided on the Home page. Answer the following question:
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What made the project a "good project"?
Add your comments on the left.
Exercise #3
Visit this website and find a sample project-based lesson plan that suits the grade level and subject you teach. Write down your thoughts on the following questions:
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How easy or difficult does implementation of this project look? Why?
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What will your role as the teacher be? Do you foresee any problems?
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Would you change anything? What?
