Project+Based+Learning

__ Project Based Learning (PBL): Basic Resources __


 * What is Project Based Learning**: PBL is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge. –Buck Institute

**Ministry Definition**: In Project Based Learning (PBL), students go through an extended process of inquiry in response to a complex question, problem or challenge. While all owing for some degree of student "voice and choice, " rigorous projects are carefully planned, managed and assessed to help students learn key academic content, practice skills such as collaboration, communication and critical thinking and create high-quality, authentic products and presentations.


 * What is the connection to Inquiry?** PBL is an inquiry approach that is a little more structured. Projects are planned, managed and assessed carefully. As well, students always work in teams.


 * **Inquiry** || **PBL** ||
 * -more open || -more structured ||
 * -can be group or individual || -always team based ||
 * -more focused on the inquiry process (inquiring) || -more focus on a product ||

Project Based Learning explained (4 min) media type="custom" key="25484360"

Here is a link that elaborates on some of the essential elements, []

If you are looking for more details, here is a 14min. webinar, media type="custom" key="25484366"

PBL Guru || Thom Markham is a leader in Project Based Learning. He follows the same principles as the Buck Institute and has developed many teacher friendly resources to help you get started and complete projects within your class. All you need to do is: (by Thom Markham) || http://www.amazon.com/Project-Based-Learning-Design-Coaching/dp/1616233613/ref=nosim/thommarkhamco-20 ||  ||
 * **Title and Link:** || **Summary of what resource offers** ||  ||
 * Thom Markham
 * 1) Select this link, [];
 * 2) Select “PBL Tools” at the top of the page;
 * 3) Enter your email information and you will receive resources within one minute;
 * 4) Open the zip files and save if you like the resources.
 * I was lucky enough to attend a session by Thom and his approach and resources have been of great assistance to me in implementing PBL in my classroom. –Dawn Anderson ||  ||
 * PBL Coaching Guide