Project Based Learning

PROJECT BASED LEARNING

Presented by

FAITH C. ECHAVEZ

ELT

4006

(Sat.

12:00 nn

–

3:00 pm

)

OBJECTIVES:

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define what

Project Based Learning;

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differentiate PBL Literacy Instructions from

Traditional Literacy Instructions;

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determine

the

advantages

and

disadvantages

of

PBL; and

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implement PBL in

the

classroom.

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Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which

students learn by actively engaging in real

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world and

personally meaningful projects.

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PBL is an approach where the students work over an

extended time period for a purpose beyond satisfying a

school requirement

—

to build something, to create

something, to respond to a question they have, to solve a

real problem, or to address a real need.

PBL

How Project

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Based Literacy Differs from Traditional Literacy

Traditional Literacy Instruction

Project-Based Literacy Instruction

Students read, write, and learn because you
told them to, their parents want them to, and/or
they think they should.

Students read, write, and learn because there
is a real-world problem to solve, a need to
address, or a question to answer.

Students attend to lessons because they’re
supposed to.

Students attend to lessons because doing so
will help them achieve their project goal.

Students complete their homework to obtain a
sticker or avoid negative consequences.

Students complete their homework because it
helps them get one step closer to their project
goal.

Each student works on his or her own writing,
which may be unrelated to that of his or her
classmates.

Whether writing individually or collaboratively,
students work together toward a common
writing goal.

How Project

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Based Literacy Differs from Traditional Literacy

Traditional Literacy Instruction

Project-Based Literacy Instruction

Reading, writing, and each content area
are taught in different parts of the day.

Reading, writing, and one or more
content areas are often integrated.

Students read discrete texts largely
unrelated to each other.

Students read many texts on the same
topic or closely related topics.

Students read informational text
because they were asked to do so.

Students read informational text
because they want or need information.

Students write informational text for
implicit purposes, for you, their
classmates, and perhaps themselves.

Students write informational text for
explicit purposes and for audiences
beyond the classroom.

The Main Advantages of the Project

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Based Learning Approach (cont.)

2.

Organizational Skills.

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These skills have already become a must at present and are developed

during the project work as well. It’s important to organize the project

mentally as well as physically.

3.

Collaboration Skills.

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Group research and project fulfillment is a great experience for students,

which allows them to see the importance of teamwork firsthand. This is a

precious lesson for their future office work or even for running a

business.

The Main Advantages of the Project

-

Based Learning Approach (cont.)

4. Problem

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Solving Skills.

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Project

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based learning stimulates the students to think outside of the box

and look for new unusual ways of problem

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solving. Their role should be

active and it’s impossible to idle by

5. Self

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Direction.

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It’s an amazing instrument driving any task or even business. During their

project work, the learners not only have to manage their time but also decide

where to move further at each stage of the research. Practicing the skill in

every task accomplished, the individuals learn to find the best possible way

of action for each stage of the project and for its overall completion.

The Main Advantages of the Project

-

Based Learning Approach (cont.)

6. Ability to Find Information.

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Any research presupposes that a student should look for the information

himself, not from a tutor or a lecturer. The skill to find the necessary data

is an extremely

valuable asset

for life, especially for its business aspect.

7. Lifelong Learning Ability.

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Due to the fact that

PBL is based on the learners’ interests and their

active part in it, the approach develops an interest and a habit of lifelong

education. This desire and ability are essential for every individual

nowadays to be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.

The modern project

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based learning

programs imply future

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focused methods

and consequently, the students graduate

much more ready for work than their

testing

-

focused fellows.

What

are

t

he

Disadvantages of the

PBL Approach to Education?

What

are

t

he

Disadvantages of the

PBL Approach to Education?

2.

Inquiry

Process

Students should

apply learned

knowledge, ask and

answer critical

thinking questions

and locate

resources.

1. Driving Question

Every class project should begin with a

driving question

that is specifically aligned

to a learning goal. The level of complexity of

the driving question should be appropriate for

the type of students in the classroom.

The next step students find a

solution to the driving

question. Here is where the

students solve the problems

often time with creations,

models and presentations.

3. Find a Solution

4. Give the Students a Voice

Allow students to
make their projects

available to the

public.

References:

References:

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https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1115458.pdf

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuzgJlqzjFw

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https://allusefulinfo.com/what

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is

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project

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based

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learning

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advantages

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disadvantages

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of

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pbl

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approach/

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https://www.pblworks.org/blog/pbl

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literacy

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teaching

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reading

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while

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learning

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journey