PBL’s: Exploring Project-Based Learning and

Problem-Based Learning

By: Julie Earl

Ivy Tech Community College

INTASC Standard, Description, and Rationale

Standard #5 Application of ContentThe teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.

Name of Artifact: PBL’s: Exploring Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based LearningDate: November 14, 2013Course: EDUC 101

Brief Description: For this assignment, I have been asked to research a contemporary issue in Education, present the information, and generate a discussion about the topic with my classmates.

Rationale: I have selected PBL’s: Exploring Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning to demonstrate my understanding of Standard #5, Application of Content. I feel it is important to be knowledgeable of the various methods of teaching and ways to engage students in 21 s t Century skills. It is also important to have an understanding of the impact that each method can have on a student’s comprehension of the material.

What is a PBL?Characteristics Types

Inquiry-based question or task

Real-life connections

Student-centered learning

Standards-based content

Project-Based Learning Complex task Creation of actual

product and/or presentation

Problem-Based Learning Tackles problem No project

Pros

Collaboration Critical thinking Common Core Knowledge Motivation Retention

Cons

Time Resources Assessment Resistance

Examples in the Classroom Focus: 21st Century Learning

Four C’s

“How can we as historians inform others how our county has changed?”

Offers real-life experiences Promotes civic engagement Encourages critical thinking

Box CityPromise Road Elementary

Unit: Planning and the City3rd and 4th grade

Other Examples in the Classroom

“How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint” – 5th grade

“Indiana Tourism” – 4th grade- Available on state DOE website

“Farm to Table”- Kindergarten

Discussion

After hearing this presentation, have your views regarding the ways in which students best gain and retain knowledge changed? If so, in what ways?

Can you think of any other positive or negative aspects of PBL’s that were not mentioned in this presentation?

References Buck Institute for Education. (2013). What is PBL? Retrieved from http://

www.bie.org/about/what_is_pbl.

Gijbels, D., Dochy, F., Bossche, P. V., Segers, M. (2005). Effects of Problem-Based Learning; A Meta-Analysis from the Angle of Assessment. Review of Educational Research, 75(1), 27-61.

Hallermann, S., Larmer, J. (2013). The Role of PBL in Making the Shift to Common Core. Retrieved from http://biepbl.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-role-of-pbl-in-making-shift-to.html.

Herrington, Robert. (2013). Thinking Outside the Box. Current in Noblesville. Retrieved from http://currentnoblesville.com/thinking-outside-the-box.

Koch, J. (2014). Teach 2: Student Edition. Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.

References Vega, Vanessa. (2013). Project-Based Learning Research Review.

Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/pbl-research-learning-outcomes.

Vega, Vanessa. (2013). Project-Based Learning Research: Evidence-Based Components of Success. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/pbl-research-evidence-based-components.

Vega, Vanessa. (2013). Project-Based Learning Research: Avoiding Pitfalls. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/pbl-research-avoiding-pitfalls.

References (Images) Asia Society. (2013). Project Based Learning Tops Traditional

Instruction. Retrieved from http://asiasociety.org/education/resources-schools/professional-learning/project-based-learning-tops-traditional-instructio.

Frederick County Public Schools. (2013). Technology Resource Teachers. Retrieved from http://sites.fcps.org/trt/rubrics.

Herrington, Robert. (2013). Thinking Outside the Box. Current in Noblesville. Retrieved from http://currentnoblesville.com/thinking-outside-the-box.

Indiana Department of Education. (2013). Retrieved from http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/dg/schools/welcome.html.

References (Images)Northwest Exterminating. (2012). 5 Tips to Reduce Your Carbon

Footprint. Retrieved from http://www.callnorthwest.com/2012/11/5-tips-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint/.

PictureSocial. (2012). Art/Photography and Time Restraints. Retrieved from http://www.picturesocial.com/group/art-photography-and-time-restraints.

St. Clair County Schools. (2013). Project Based Learning – It’s Not Just the Dessert, It’s the Main Course! Retrieved from http://scctech.stclaircountyschools.wikispaces.net/PBL.

Webster House. (2013). Farm to Table. Retrieved from http://www.websterhousekc.com/dining/farm-to-table.