Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning
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Project based learning (PBL) is gaining renewed attention with the current focus on college and career readiness and the performance-based emphases of Common Core State Standards, but only high-quality versions can deliver the beneficial outcomes that schools want for their students. It's not enough to just "do projects." Today's projects need to be rigorous, engaging, and in-depth, and they need to have student voice and choice built in. Such projects require careful planning and pedagogical skill. The authors—leaders at the respected Buck Institute for Education—take readers through the step-by-step process of how to create, implement, and assess PBL using a classroom-tested framework. Also included are chapters for school leaders on implementing PBL systemwide and the use of PBL in informal settings. Examples from all grade levels and content areas provide evidence of the powerful effects that PBL can have, including * increased student motivation and preparation for college, careers, and citizenship; * better results on high-stakes tests; * a more satisfying teaching experience; and * new ways for educators to communicate with parents, communities, and the wider world. By successfully implementing PBL, teachers can not only help students meet standards but also greatly improve their instruction and make school a more meaningful place for learning. Both practical and inspirational, this book is an essential guide to creating classrooms and schools where students—and teachers—excel. Review: Good overview of Gold Standard Project Based Learning (PBL) - The Buck Institute has been the leading voice in project-based learning for some time. This book provides the latest experience on what makes effective PBL, or what they call Gold Standard PBL. It even talks about how to implement PBL in different environments such as after-school programs. I would suggest this as a great introduction for those who are unfamiliar, and even for those who have tried projects in some form but are wondering if they are getting it right. It is very common to see educators add some form of project to their traditional classes thinking this is PBL and will reap the well documented benefits of PBL. This books helps distinguish "projects" from Gold Standard PBL. The only weakness I would note is that the book goes out of its way to support use of PBL in a wide variety of ways without really noting differences in what to expect. For example, one could add a PBL capstone activity to a course or grade. There is clear value in this action, but one should not expect any where near the transformative benefit that comes when PBL is used for 100% of instruction, for example. There are many schools who are trying PBL as enrichment. That is all good, but it is not getting education where it needs to be. The few schools using PBL as an integral part of a reinvented education are getting much better results -- both in test scores and in preparing students to be the independent, lifelong learners that are successful in today's dynamic economy. I just wish there was more understanding of those differences and of what is really possible with more ambitious implementations. If more could see what is possible we might see more people trying ii, and our country would be in a much better position. Review: I loved all the examples & the ideas that could be ... - This book was SO interesting! I loved all the examples & the ideas that could be used. I absolutely plan on incorporating this into my future classroom, & I strongly recommend this book to any educator or administrator interested in incorporating PBLs to their curriculum or school system!
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M**G
Good overview of Gold Standard Project Based Learning (PBL)
The Buck Institute has been the leading voice in project-based learning for some time. This book provides the latest experience on what makes effective PBL, or what they call Gold Standard PBL. It even talks about how to implement PBL in different environments such as after-school programs. I would suggest this as a great introduction for those who are unfamiliar, and even for those who have tried projects in some form but are wondering if they are getting it right. It is very common to see educators add some form of project to their traditional classes thinking this is PBL and will reap the well documented benefits of PBL. This books helps distinguish "projects" from Gold Standard PBL. The only weakness I would note is that the book goes out of its way to support use of PBL in a wide variety of ways without really noting differences in what to expect. For example, one could add a PBL capstone activity to a course or grade. There is clear value in this action, but one should not expect any where near the transformative benefit that comes when PBL is used for 100% of instruction, for example. There are many schools who are trying PBL as enrichment. That is all good, but it is not getting education where it needs to be. The few schools using PBL as an integral part of a reinvented education are getting much better results -- both in test scores and in preparing students to be the independent, lifelong learners that are successful in today's dynamic economy. I just wish there was more understanding of those differences and of what is really possible with more ambitious implementations. If more could see what is possible we might see more people trying ii, and our country would be in a much better position.
S**.
I loved all the examples & the ideas that could be ...
This book was SO interesting! I loved all the examples & the ideas that could be used. I absolutely plan on incorporating this into my future classroom, & I strongly recommend this book to any educator or administrator interested in incorporating PBLs to their curriculum or school system!
K**.
Good Overview of the Project Centered Classroom
I began teaching in the 1990s when Ted Sizer ( author of Horace's Compromise) and the Coalition of Essential Schools movement was gaining momentum. Much of PBL was outlined by the CES program and Sizer himself is mentioned on page 52 of this book. PBL expands the CES idea to give it a concrete plan as to what a classroom based on "essential questions" will look like.
A**R
This book give a clear description of the difference between ...
This book give a clear description of the difference between doing projects and doing "project based learning". Basically, if the the project is the end product, that's not PBL. In PBL, the project is not the assessment piece, thought they seem to agree that such products are not always "bad". But in "gold standard" PBL (a term they use often) the project is evident on the first day and it is the window through which the teaching takes place. It drives the need to know and discover. This book helped me understand PBL beyond the basics that I had heard about.
B**S
Gold Standard, indeed!
Too often educators try to latch onto a buzzword and morph it back into what is simply traditional teaching that follows an industrial model, only with new window dressing. This book makes sure that for Project Based Learning, that doesn't happen! It clearly specifies the core elements that make authentic PBL a powerful teaching and learning approach for any school. A must read for any innovative teacher!
E**H
Five Stars
I really enjoyed to read this book. It shows the way of applying the real PBL.
T**E
Truly the gold standard
This really does describe the standard for project-based learning. A very informative book. A lot of the information contained here is on their website, but I really like having this all in one place. Especially nice is the large section in the back with descriptions of various projects that teachers have used.
P**1
A Solid Work on the Topic
I highly recommend this to any educator who is busy. This book is concise and gets to the point on a deeper level of practicality needed to be successful in PBL.
M**L
Worth the read
Very clearly and concisely describes the components of project-based learning. For any teacher wishing to become knowledgeable about the subject and generate thoughts and plans for the future, it is the best resource I have found to date.
C**O
Five Stars
An excellent book, great read
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