On August 14 and 15, staff were given the opportunity to work in Charles City with practitioners from High Tech High in San Diego on their upcoming J-term classes and rolling out Project Based Learning in the classroom. During the four sessions, a variety of staff worked through philosophy questions, design, modular planning, and a protocol for reflection.
Upon reflecting on this time, staff in attendance noted that they were able to refine their plans from June while also beginning the process of integrating PBL into their classrooms throughout the year. Many of the resources given will be used in our own building professional development this year in partnership with the Buck Institute materials.
Why the Gold Standard PBL and the Essential Project Design Elements?
Staff is spending opening professional development reflecting on the Gold Standards of PBL and the essential project design elements as they relate to the J-term courses that are being created this semester in preparation for January 3-16. Without all of the elements, our PBL courses will connect to each other, our community, and our students. What is your definition of the 8 elements? How do you think they all fit together?
- Challenging Problem or Question
- Sustained Inquiry
- Authenticity
- Student Voice and Choice
- Reflection
- Critique and Revision
- Public Product
As we collaborate in our PLC groups, how can you ensure your courses is meeting all of the standards? These standards are all focused around key knowledge, understanding, and success skills we want all of our graduates to have and be able to use.
PBL for Thought: Teaching to the Edges Using PBL
Next week-- The 4 Cs and how we know it is happening
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