PBL Unit Three
How to implement PBL
Objective
- Apply the concept of PBL to his/her own classroom and create a successful project to implement in the classroom using guidelines.
You might be thinking, "How can I fit this into my lessons?" or "What will it look like?"
For this unit, you may use any lesson plan format that suits you. Any format can be used, certain structures will be added to help implement PBL.
By now, you should have a good idea for what type of project you would like to implement into your classroom.
Important Components For Lesson Plan
The following components are important to add to your lesson plan. They can be placed anywhere in the plan. Some of these steps may already be in the template that you use.
1) Question: Begin with creating a driving question. Think about the content and topic at hand. What should students be learning and taking away from this lesson/project? Click here for help with driving questions.
2) Research: Research the topic you would like students to explore. You may also have students perform research before/during the project.
3) Project: This is where you should briefly explain the project at hand. What will the students be doing? How/where will they be doing it? What is the connection between the classroom and outside of the classroom?
4) Objectives/Standards:This is most likely in a standard lesson plan used in your classroom. Identify the objectives that will be taught or learned through this project. What is the learning target and mastery within each objective. Be sure the project meets the content standards necessary for the curriculum.
5) 21st Century Skills: Identify the Learning Skills that the students should gain from this project. What will they be learning and how can they connect this to life outside of the classroom?
6) Assessment: How will you assess students based on the objectives you have stated? Make sure the assessment is only measuring the objectives. Students should not be graded and assessed on something not clearly stated. There does not have to only be one assessment for the lesson. Informal/formative assessments can be woven throughout the lesson. A summative assessment should be placed towards the end of the lesson to measure student progress and knowledge.
7) Evaluation: This is where you should describe how the students will be evaluated. Will you use a rubric? Will the students create a rubric? This is essential because students should know what is expected of the BEFORE beginning the project/lesson.
To view examples of ideas, lesson plans, rubrics, please visit this website.
Please look here for a checklist for PBL essentials.
Assignment
Now that you have a basic understanding of project based learning and what it involves, here is your chance to show what you know. You have brainstormed and chosen a topic/project you would like to explore in your classroom. Your assignment is to create a lesson plan using the above criteria. This lesson plan will use the project you have chosen. Create a rough draft and submit it in the Discussion tab at the top of the page. Myself and your classmates will be reviewing and providing feedback on your plan. Each student must provide feedback to at least two classmates.
Post your final draft to the Discussion page. You will label it with your name and "final draft lesson plan".
How will I be graded?
Grading will come from the necessary components in your lesson plan. (The components mentioned above)
Question 10 Points
Research 10 Points
Project 10 Points
Objective/Standards 10 Points
21st Century Skills 10 Points
Assessment 10 Points
Evaluation 10 Points
Lesson Plan is concise and easy to follow 10 Points
Offered constructive feedback to at least two classmates 20 Points
The End
You have completed the course! Great Job! All of your handwork and discussion as now allowed you to be able to successfully implement project based learning into your classroom! Feel free to go back to any unit at any time for reference. Good luck with your future lessons and classrooms!