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PROJECT BASED LEARNING
More than just a project...
Who are we?
Lee Hewes
@5LOcelots@waginski @merrylandseast
Lee Hewes
Buck Institute for Education - BIE
Bianca Hewes @biancah80
#Plsm13
Hawker Brownlow Education - PBL book series
What is PBl?
Why PBL?
Why PBL?Rethinking the way students engage
with syllabus content…
Keenan Hewes - Journalist- Documentary filmmaker- Philosopher- Satirist- Historian- Game designer- Gamer
Balin Hewes - Biologist- Cartoonist- Actor- YouTuber- Gamer- Animal behaviourist - Paleontologist
What are the ingredients for great learning experiences?
Criteria for Awesomeness (by Keenan & Baz) 1. Learning is interactive (hands-on learning, being active
in the classroom, no sitting and listening for long periods of time)
2. Working towards an end product (create something new - that you’re proud of - by the end of the project)
3. No textbooks (information found by students through independent or guided research using Internet, listening to guest speakers, going on excursions, conducting experiments, and reading actual books)
Criteria for Awesomeness (by Keenan & Baz) 4. Learning has a purpose (e.g. making something for an
audience, making a difference, significant to your own life or passions, not just to do a test etx)
5. Flexible, comfortable learning spaces (no front of the room, no desks, a range of furnishing students can select to use)
6. Conversation is encouraged (working with peers of your choice, and no ‘shushing’ by teacher)
7. Engaging delivery of content by teachers (no PPTs, or boring lectures by teachers at the front of the class)
Criteria for Awesomeness (by Keenan & Baz) 8. Variety of learning activities (teacher-led activities
are varied, and not just ‘listen then write’) 9. More freedom (students given opportunity to pursue their
interests and passions - e.g. EdVenture Time at MEPS) 10. Assessment as a conversation and celebration (portfolio
or presentation of learning at intervals throughout project to share learning with teacher)
11. Be inspiring and fun (project is something we want to continue working on in our free time)
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES
FLEXIBLE LEARNING SPACES
CREATIVE THINKING
TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATION
SKILLS
PRESENTATION SKILLS
SELF ASSESSMENT
DIFFERENTIATION
QUALITY FEEDBACKLITERACY SKILLS
CRITICAL THINKING
COLLABORATION
ICT INTEGRATION
EXTENSION & ENRICHMENT
CONCEPTUAL PROGRAMMING
HIGHER ORDER THINKING
AFFECTIVE SKILLS
COGNITIVE SKILLS
@biancah80
DISCOVERThis is the sustained inquiry that forms the basis of what students will need to learn throughout the
course of the project, and is always centered around some form of challenging problem or
question.
● SOLO TAXONOMY● HEXAGONAL THINKING● STAR-BURSTING● KWHL TABLE● CRITICAL THINKING RUBRIC● COLLABORATION RUBRIC
(whole class direct instruction, teacher-led activities, student-led activities, team-work)
CREATEIn true Project Based Learning, students are
required to make some form of public product for an authentic audience. This adds a sense of
purpose and authenticity, which is vital to PBL.
● GOALS, MEDALS, MISSIONS● CHECKLISTS● CREATIVE THINKING RUBRIC● COLLABORATION RUBRIC● GALLERY WALK
(ideate, plan, prototype, feedback, refine)
SHAREThere is often also a public display of their works
in some form of exhibition or a visit from their audience, who may also be an expert in their
field or an important local figure. This authenticity drives a sense of importance to the project for students and increases engagement. It also
provides students with a real world purpose for the work they are doing and an opportunity to take their learning outside of the walls of their
classroom.
● PRESENTATION RUBRIC● QUESTION STRIPS● ‘GOT IT, NEARLY, HELP’ TABLE
(rehearse, prepare, present)
REFLECTAt the end of each project it’s always powerful to
stop and reflect on the knowledge, understanding and skills we have learned along
the way.
● HTH REFLECTION QUESTIONS● NEED 2 KNOW QUIZ● SURVEY ● FISHBOWL DISCUSSION
(discuss, evaluate, refine)
OK, how?
How does PBL meet the B&K criteria of awesomeness?
KINDY
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But, What do the students think?
Year 12 orwell: debate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=V11Vxv7_Xsg
The BAD list… (By Keenan & Baz)1. Textbooks and worksheets2. NAPLAN3. Teachers who demand respect, rather than earn it, and who
treat students as inferior 4. Table groups and seating arrangements 5. Managing student behaviour with threats or punishment 6. Test/assessment7. Marks/grades8. Boring, repetitive lessons 9. Boring teachers who lack passion and enthusiasm 10. Homework
Want to know more and/or stay
in contact?
Twitter:@biancah80@waginski
Blogs:www.biancahewes.wordpress.comwww.leehewes.wordpress.com
Facebook group:Australian PBL Network