Project-Based Learning

Mandy Valenzuela4th Grade Teacher

Park Dale Lane Elementary School

Student inquiry in response to an intricate problem, question or challenge.

Students learn key academic content from the rigor involved in these projects

Students use 21st century skills 3 C’s (Communication, Collaboration & Critical

Thinking)

PBL Defined…

Organized around open-ended question or challenge

Begin with the vision of an end product to create a “Need to know” frame of mind

Inquiry to learn and create something new

Critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and communication are required

Fundamentals for PBL

Some element of student voice and choice

Integrates feedback and revision

End result is a publicly presented product or performance

Fundamentals for PBL Continued

Deeper understanding of concepts and standards

Build essential workplace skills and lifelong learning practices

Motivates students who may find school meaningless or boring

Allows students to address various topics like: community issues, career paths, technology, etc.

Reason to Use PBL

You may use as primary instructional method You may use occasionally during school year. Projects very in length, so you can choose to

meet your time needs Can be effective at all grade levels and with

all topics

How can you use PBL

The Buck Instutitute for Education. (2011). Project Based Learning for 21st Century Learning

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