Project Based Learning in the Elementary Classroom
What is it?
Project based learning is an instructional approach built on authentic learning activities that engage student interest and motivation. The activities are designed to answer an everyday question or problem.
Student Role
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Teacher Role
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So now what?
Step 1: Design with the End in Mind
Determine what the objectives that will need to be covered in the students learning experience. Find some real world situations that would encompass the TEKS you wish to cover.
Step 2: Entry Event
An entry event is a launch into your project that will engage learners. This event should pose a real-world, relevant, problem or issue.
Examples:
Determine what the objectives that will need to be covered in the students learning experience. Find some real world situations that would encompass the TEKS you wish to cover.
Step 2: Entry Event
An entry event is a launch into your project that will engage learners. This event should pose a real-world, relevant, problem or issue.
Examples:
- A letter to the class...
- Our community needs help...
- Our principal needs help...
- The class receives a phone call or Skype with a problem...
- Teachers perform a skit...
Step 3: Project Based Learning Begins!
Students will begin learning about their topic, and creating a chosen product. Students can choose their own products, or teachers can provide ideas for them.
Students will begin learning about their topic, and creating a chosen product. Students can choose their own products, or teachers can provide ideas for them.