Post on 22-Dec-2015
Project-based learning in careers education
CDI Annual Conference 2014
Anthony Barnesagbarnes@ntlworld.com
Themes of this workshopBetter careers teachingCareers projectsCareers homeworkCareers competitions and challenges
These factors have an impact on learning (two high, two medium and two low)
High expectations
Homework
Student control over learning
Computer-assisted instruction
Ability grouping
Teacher-student relationships
Teaching for impact (Hattie)High Medium Low
High expectations Homework Ability grouping
Teacher-student relationships
Computer-assisted instruction
Student control over learning
Project-based learning has a medium impact. How can we improve the effectiveness of this approach when we use it?
Effective teaching must-readsInspiring teachers:
perspectives and practices (CfBT) http://bit.ly/1vP79A2
What makes great teaching? (Sutton Trust) http://www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/What-makes-great-teaching-FINAL-4.11.14.pdf
Visible Learning for Teachers – John Hattie (Routledge, 2012)
Mapping of seminal reports on good teaching (NFER) http://www.nfer.ac.uk/publications/RSGT01/RSGT01.pdf
What makes great teaching?The six components of great teaching:Deep subject knowledgeQuality of instructionClassroom climate (expectations, correct use
of praise, etc.) Classroom management (use of time,
management of behaviour)Teacher beliefs (theories and models they use)Professional behaviours (reflecting on
practice, collaborating with colleagues)
Careers teaching must-readsACEG Framework (CDI) http
://www.thecdi.net/write/CWRE_User_Guide.pdf
Good Career Guidance (Gatsby) http://www.gatsby.org.uk/en/Education/Projects/Good-Career-Guidance.aspx
Careers 2020 (Pearson/ICeGS) http://www.derby.ac.uk/files/careers_2020_.pdf
An introduction to career learning and development – Anthony Barnes et al. (Routledge, 2011)
A practical guide to career learning and development – Barbara Bassot et al. (Routledge, 2014)
Encouraging professional reflectionA session that went well – What did you do?In pairs‘A’ talks about a session that went well while
‘B’ listens and records the skills that ‘A’ used. Then ‘B’ feeds back to ‘A’ and they discuss what worked and what could be done to even better next time
‘B’ now has a turn
A useful guide to project-based learning‘Project-based
learning’ refers to students designing, planning, and carrying out an extended project that produces a publicly-exhibited output such as a product, publication, or presentation
http://www.innovationunit.org/sites/default/files/Teacher's%20Guide%20to%20Project-based%20Learning.pdf
Project planner (from Work That Matters) – the importance of essential questions, critique sessions, several drafts and an exhibition)1. Summary - What are your students going to do, and why are they
doing it?2. Essential questions - An essential question should inspire students,
require them to conduct serious research, and relate to a real world issue
3. Products - What do you want students to do / write / create / build?4. Learning goals - What do you want students to learn?5. Timeline/milestones - List the key dates and important milestones
for this project (eg check-ins, critique sessions, deadlines for drafts and specific product components)
6. Personalisation - Say how you will personalise the project, especially for individual students who will need specialized support
7. Exhibition venue - Where will the exhibition take place?8. Exhibition plan - How will the exhibition be promoted? How will
your students exhibit their work? Who will you be inviting?9. Assessment criteria - How will you be assessing the learning goals
you identified?
Challenge-based Learning (CBL) from AppleStage Onea big ideaan essential questiona challengeStage Twoguiding questionsactivities and resourcesStage Threedetermining and articulating the solutionStage Four implement the solutionevaluate the resultsThe process also integrates important ongoing activities such as reflection, assessment, and documentation (Apple Inc.)
https://www.challengebasedlearning.org/pages/welcome
The importance of challenge - examples
A big idea Sustainability Future of work Wellbeing
Essential question
What is the impact of economic development on the environment?
Why are ‘jobs for life’ disappearing?
What makes people happy at work?
The challenge Increase the percentage of students in your school who say they want to work in greener ways when they get into a job
Create opportunities for students to discuss this issue with people from outside school
Improve the level of satisfaction of people who work in your school
WebQuestsEmphasises information use rather than
information gathering and usually collaborative http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebQuest
Imperial War Museum http://nmolp.iwm.org.uk/webquests/
San Diego State University www.webquest.org
Level 3 Extended Project Qualification
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/teachers/students/post-16/extended-project/resources/
A model for extended careers homeworks
Set assignment
2-6 weeks to complete
Make it a collaborative
learning activity
Provide support
(lessons, drop-in sessions, a
careers homework
club)
Signpost resources
Use assessment for
learning methods in providing feedback
Facilitate reflection and follow-up by
students
My career story – idea for an extended homework project
My career story
WhatAm I like?
Whatam I good
at?
WhatPlans do I
have?
What progress
am I making?
What my career
means to me
My definitions
My career beliefs
My qualities
My values
My attitudes
Subjects
Skills
Qualifications
Experiences and achievements
My options
My goals and targetsMy learning
plan/pathwayMy CV
Personal statement
My reviews
My interests
My health
Essential questionsWhat really matters?Who am I?Who do I want to be?What do I know?What are my choices?Is this forever?Who can help me?How can I help myself? / Make it happen?What can I expect from my organisation?
The wheel of life tool is a resourcehttp://
www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_93.htm
http://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/free_resources/wheel-of-life-coaching-tool/
http://www.thecoaches.com/docs/resources/toolkit/pdfs/18-Wheel-of-Life-Exercise.pdf
Project questions - examplesWhose career is it anyway? (Does it belong to me or
the organisation I work for?)What jobs can you do in a hospital if you don’t want
to do medicine or nursing?What should you know about working for a charity?What are uniforms for?Is a career as a child labourer a contradiction in
terms?Who carries their career secrets to the grave?What makes someone employable?What would you do to smash the glass ceiling?
Interview someone about their jobGrowing up, did you always want to do what you’re
doing now?What made you realise that this was the career for
you?What was involved in getting the qualifications you
need?What’s a typical day like?What still attracts you about your job?What is challenging about the job you do?What’s been the highlight of your career so far?What advice would you give to anyone thinking of
following in your footsteps?
Competitions - checklistArrange sponsorsMake it annual (linked to a national
awareness event?)Write rules and entry formOrganise publicityProvide briefing sessions and tips and
resourcesPlan presentation of prizes