By Khurshid KhanE&S Education Deptt Peshawar KPK

Pyramid Discussion - Learning resource centersEnquiry-based approachProject-based learning

For all red topics, the inner circle speaks.For all blue topics, the outer circle speaks.For all green topics, both circles speak. My mom The best movie I have ever watched My best educational experience My previous partner’s best educational

experience My favourite teacher and why I liked her/him Three things I like about teaching Our understanding of PBL Four things we would like to learn from these

sessions.

Learning by doing…. learners acquire knowledge after

having experienced or done something new

(Kotti, 2008: 32)

exploitation and processing of experience acquiring knowledge transforming the way of thinking and

changing attitudes concrete activities opportunities to reflect

“learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience”

(Mezirow, 1991, Silberman, 2007:8, Kolb, 1984)

Language teaching – Basic Ideas Skills and knowledge Macro and micro (or sub-) skills LSRW Oral and written skills Receptive and Productive skills

Approaches and methods of language teaching and learning Grammar translation Audio-lingual Communicative approach Experiential Learning and Whole

Language Approach

Develops confidence and independenceDemonstrate increased self-esteemPositive attitude towards learningStudent autonomyImproved language skillsUse of language in relatively natural

contextPurposeful communicationSelect appropriate levels of difficulty or

involvement

“The biggest obstacle to school change is our

memories.”-- Dr. Allen Glenn

“We must be the change we want to see in the

world.”-- Mahatma Gandhi

PBL is curriculum-fueled and standards-based.

PBL asks a question or poses a problem that ALL students can answer. Concrete, hands-on experiences come together during project-based learning.

PBL allows students to investigate issues and topics in real-world problems.

PBL fosters abstract, intellectual tasks to explore complex issues.

QuestionPlanSchedul

eMonitorAssessEvaluate

Start with the Essential Question.Take a real-world topic and begin

an in-depth investigation.Make sure it is relevant to your

students.

Plan which content standards will be addressed while answering the question.

Involve students in the questioning, planning, and project-building process.

Teacher and students brainstorm activities that support the inquiry.

Teacher and students design a timeline for project components.

Set benchmarks. Keep it simple and age-appropriate.

Facilitate the process. Mentor the process. Utilize rubrics.

Make the assessment authentic. Know authentic assessment will

require more time and effort from the teacher.

Vary the type of assessment used.

Take time to reflect individually and as a group.

Share feelings and experiences. Discuss what worked well. Discuss what needs change. Share ideas that will lead to

new inquiries, thus new projects.

1. Begin with the End in Mind2. Make a Tough Topic Fun3. Focus on Standards -- But Not Too

Many4. Start Small When You're New5. Test-Drive the Final Product Before

Starting the Project

6. Start Your Project with an "Entry Event"

7. Keep Students in the Loop8. Set Clear Deadlines -- But Allow for

Some Flexibility9. Create a Balanced Assessment Plan10. Conclude Projects with a Bang

What change will my school bring in Swat in the next 10 years?

What does my school look like in the year 2050?