Submitted by Sarah Umberhandt (not verified) on May 26, 2006 - 15:47.
I have recently done a PBL with some students based on the Design a School Project, which they presented to the Headmaster.
I wasn't as prepared as I should have been-- I accept total responsibility for all of its shortcomings (assessment, etc.).
On the other hand, my students had fun and learned a lot-- from meeting deadlines to learning that all problems don't come with a set of guidelines. I think this was the first time a teacher told them "Here's the problem. What are your solutions? Which one is the best?"
The whole experience left me wanting more. I have come up with some ideas and now am trying to figure out appropriate activities for each content area and get other teachers on board.
I have recently done a PBL
Submitted by Sarah Umberhandt (not verified) on May 26, 2006 - 15:47.
I have recently done a PBL with some students based on the Design a School Project, which they presented to the Headmaster.
I wasn't as prepared as I should have been-- I accept total responsibility for all of its shortcomings (assessment, etc.).
On the other hand, my students had fun and learned a lot-- from meeting deadlines to learning that all problems don't come with a set of guidelines. I think this was the first time a teacher told them "Here's the problem. What are your solutions? Which one is the best?"
The whole experience left me wanting more. I have come up with some ideas and now am trying to figure out appropriate activities for each content area and get other teachers on board.