Project Based Learning
Technology Enhanced Project Based LearningAn Experiential
Learning experience designed to enhance 21st Century
Skills1Technology Enhanced Project Based LearningA student centered
teaching and learning where student develops knowledge and skills
through an extended task that promotes student inquiry and
authentic demonstrations of learning in product and performances
with the support of technologyProject Based Learning
CharacteristicsStudent at the center of the learning processThe
project focused on important learning objectives aligned with CSThe
project is driven by Curriculum-framing QuestionsOngoing and
multiple types of assessment are involvedConnected tasks and
activities take place over a period of timeThe project has
real-world connectionsStudents demonstrate knowledge and skills
through products and performances that are published, presented, or
displayedTechnology supports and enhances student learningIntel
Teach Program Essential Course, 2008Students roleProblem
solverDecision makerInvestigatorDocumentarianTeachers
roleFacilitatorCo-explorerCoachMotivator
OverviewA group of 8 students will carry out and experience a
Project-based learning on the topic of Energy, in particular
Nuclear Energy. The goal of the project is to determine whether
nuclear energy can be the dominant energy source in Malaysia
besides petroleum. Students will act as stakeholders (government
and public) to decide whether nuclear energy is a good energy
source alternative to petroleum for Malaysia.Nuclear Dilemma on
Berita Harian Website
Tasks for the projectBackground reading about nuclear energy and
related issues - Radioactive substances, production of nuclear
energy and its uses, proper handling of radioactive substances,
safety measures of nuclear power plant, nuclear disasters, etc.
Create online/offline survey (questionnaire), interview the people
and experts, e-mail group members to discuss, set-up a wikispace
for discussion, and to publish all questionnaire, interview
questions, data and findings from research, organize a debate and a
half-day seminar, write an article to the Editor of a prime
newspaper, create a blog to reflect on your learning, and produce a
brochure to enlighten the public and create awareness about the
pros and cons of nuclear energy as an energy source so that they
may become a more informed citizen when it comes to making
decisions about whether Malaysia should depend on Nuclear Energy as
the dominant energy in the future .
Curriculum SpecificationsTheme: Energy in LifeLearning Area:
Nuclear EnergyLearning OutcomesExplain what radioactive substances
are, their characteristics and uses.Describe the production of
nuclear energy, its uses and effects.Describe the correct way of
handling radioactive substances and its waste and the need for it.
Content QuestionsHow is nuclear energy produce and use? How can you
create awareness of the importance of handling radioactive
substances and wastes properly? How can you educate the public to
be more aware of nuclear energy in order to be able to make an
informed decision about nuclear energy as the dominant source of
energy for Malaysia?Unit QuestionsHow does energy shortage affect
our life?Can nuclear energy be the dominant energy source in
Malaysia?Essential QuestionsHow is life without energy?Tasks for
the projectStudents will be given 4 weeks to complete the project.
Each week groups will report on their progress. At the end of the
project there will be a half-day seminar where each group will
present their findings to students and lecturers and perhaps
inviting an expert as a guest speaker. They will also do
self-reflection focusing on the challenges, highlights, strengths,
and suggestions for improvements for future projects using blogs
and peer-assessment.
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