Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching
Cover of the book Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss, ASCD
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss ISBN: 9781416620914
Publisher: ASCD Publication: May 26, 2015
Imprint: ASCD Language: English
Author: John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
ISBN: 9781416620914
Publisher: ASCD
Publication: May 26, 2015
Imprint: ASCD
Language: English

Project based learning (PBL) is gaining renewed attention with the current focus on college and career readiness and the performance-based emphases of Common Core State Standards, but only high-quality versions can deliver the beneficial outcomes that schools want for their students. It’s not enough to just “do projects.” Today’s projects need to be rigorous, engaging, and in-depth, and they need to have student voice and choice built in. Such projects require careful planning and pedagogical skill. The authors—leaders at the respected Buck Institute for Education—take readers through the step-by-step process of how to create, implement, and assess PBL using a classroom-tested framework. Also included are chapters for school leaders on implementing PBL systemwide and the use of PBL in informal settings.

Examples from all grade levels and content areas provide evidence of the powerful effects that PBL can have, including

* increased student motivation and preparation for college, careers, and citizenship;
* better results on high-stakes tests;
* a more satisfying teaching experience; and
* new ways for educators to communicate with parents, communities, and the wider world.

By successfully implementing PBL, teachers can not only help students meet standards but also greatly improve their instruction and make school a more meaningful place for learning. Both practical and inspirational, this book is an essential guide to creating classrooms and schools where students—and teachers—excel.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Project based learning (PBL) is gaining renewed attention with the current focus on college and career readiness and the performance-based emphases of Common Core State Standards, but only high-quality versions can deliver the beneficial outcomes that schools want for their students. It’s not enough to just “do projects.” Today’s projects need to be rigorous, engaging, and in-depth, and they need to have student voice and choice built in. Such projects require careful planning and pedagogical skill. The authors—leaders at the respected Buck Institute for Education—take readers through the step-by-step process of how to create, implement, and assess PBL using a classroom-tested framework. Also included are chapters for school leaders on implementing PBL systemwide and the use of PBL in informal settings.

Examples from all grade levels and content areas provide evidence of the powerful effects that PBL can have, including

* increased student motivation and preparation for college, careers, and citizenship;
* better results on high-stakes tests;
* a more satisfying teaching experience; and
* new ways for educators to communicate with parents, communities, and the wider world.

By successfully implementing PBL, teachers can not only help students meet standards but also greatly improve their instruction and make school a more meaningful place for learning. Both practical and inspirational, this book is an essential guide to creating classrooms and schools where students—and teachers—excel.

More books from ASCD

Cover of the book The Strategic Teacher by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Never Underestimate Your Teachers by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Qualities of Effective Teachers by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book The Respectful School by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book The Teacher Quality Index by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Brain-Based Teaching in the Digital Age by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Building Teachers' Capacity for Success by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Students at the Center by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book The Art and Science of Teaching by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Fostering Grit by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book School Leadership That Works by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Success with Multicultural Newcomers & English Learners by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Leading for Differentiation by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
Cover of the book Teaching with the Brain in Mind by John Larmer, John Mergendoller, Suzie Boss
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy