Project-Based LearningIntroduction

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Leslie Opp-Beckman

University of Oregon

Topics, Session 01

• Opening remarks.

• What is Project-Based Learning?

• Activity 1.

• Types of class projects.

•Activity 2.

• Wrap up.

What is PBL?

Characteristics, pedagogy:

• Based on constructivism.

• Inquiry-based learning.

• Content-based.

• Integrated language skills.

• Performance assessment.

What is PBL?

Characteristics, practices:

• Learner-centered.

• Process and product-oriented.

• Motivates, builds confidence.

• Cooperative, not competitive.

Characteristics

It can be…

• Flexible in scope.

• Flexible in timelines.

• Appropriate for all ages.

• Individual or group work.

• Various end products.

Activity #1

Work in groups. Identify the class that you will use with PBL:

• Number and age of students.

• Language level, interests.

• Hours per week of class.

• Themes in your books and curriculum.

Types of Projects

Projects can be…

• Structured (teacher sets goals).

• Unstructured (students set goals).

• Semi-structured (the teacher and students define and organize projects together).

Examples

Projects can involve…

• Solving problems.

• Real-world tasks or jobs.

• Conducting surveys.

• Reporting on research.

• Creating text or multi-media.

Choose One

Projects can be in a format as…

1) Reports (notebook, folder).

2) Displays (bulletin board, poster, photos).

3) Dramatizations (skit, play, music/dance).

Chaiyaphum, Reports

Chaiyaphum, Reports

Chaiyaphum, Displays

Chaiyaphum, Displays

Chaiyaphum, Dramatization

Choose One

Projects can be in a format as…

1) Reports (notebook, folder).

2) Displays (bulletin board, poster, photos).

3) Dramatizations (skit, play, music/dance).

Activity #2

Choose 1 of the 3 project types (report, display, or drama). Discuss:

• What project type?

• What topic or theme?

• How much time is available?

• Do it during class or other?

• What resources?

Next Session

Bring the information to our next session, so that we can use it to move on to the next steps.

Send photos of projectsfor Class Showcase.

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Project-based Learningand Assessment

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Leslie Opp-BeckmanUniversity of Oregon