One of the hardest, and most important parts of project-based learning is coming up with effective driving questions. Driving questions for PBL are like trailers for a movie; It piques interest and makes you want to see where it’s going to go. Keep reading if you want to know what
As teachers, we all have skills that we need to teach, but never have time for. Teaching dictionary skills is one of them. Today, I’m sharing how to teach dictionary skills to elementary students with one project. Using project-based learning, students will not only learn how to reference a dictionary
In the battle of projects Vs project-based learning, who are you putting your money on? Many teachers think they are implementing project-based learning when really they are just giving their students projects. That can be a tough pill to swallow! Let’s look at the difference between projects and project-based learning.
It can seem daunting when first trying to implement project-based learning in your classroom. There are many challenges as a teacher using project-based learning Project-based learning for the first time. It isn’t something schools master in a matter of weeks or even months; it takes time. Want the good news?
Project-Based Learning is taking over! Yup, you heard it here first. Schools all over the world are trying this new teaching method that mixes inquiry, exploration and projects into one sweet bundle. I’m sharing why project-based learning is important and why it works. As a thank-you for checking out my
As teachers, we often have the deck stacked against us, or at least feel like we do. Probably the greatest challenge, in my personal opinion is there’s not enough time to teach curriculum and the insane amount of skills that come with the curriculum. Today, I want to share my