Sarah Golightly—Blog Post 2
1.
A “main course” project is synonymous with the
PBL Essential Elements. They are one in
the same. Both have the same goals of
having a driving question, allowing the students voice and choice, revising and
reflecting, involving a public audience, etc.
2.
The main thing that will ensure my classroom has
Project-Based Learning will be the use of the calendar. That calendar will not only help the
students, it will allow me to see all that must be accomplished. Timelines are wonderful.
3.
It would have been wonderful if our co-workers
could have also been trained this week.
Working with our academic teammates is always a plus.
4.
That will not be a problem at FMS. We have been doing STEAM projects and going
to STEAM workshops for the past two years.
Our colleagues and administrators will be thrilled!
I agree with what you said about working with our co-workers. It would also be beneficial for everyone to receive the same training if our initiative is going to be PBL.
ReplyDeleteI agree with so many points you presented! From the calendar idea, which I believe will be essential in the organization of a PBL unit as well working with co-workers, etc. I hope since all of our co-workers weren't able to take the course, that we can be a light to them. Hopefully sparking ideas for them to integrate PBL in their classrooms as well :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you mentioned the importance of using a calendar. Time management is definitely an important skill for students to master while learning through the PBL model.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that the project calendar idea is a tool that you believe will be beneficial to you in your pbl implementation. I have found this to be a helpful visual that provides a model for students for how to "back map" from the due date, setting goals and deadlines/check ins to help ensure they will reach their end goals.
Sincerely,
Dawn