Introduction to Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning is a (a)   tradition in American education.

• New

• Long-standing

• Temporary

• Uncommon

Describe how cognitive research has influenced Project Based Learning.

Highlight (a)   issues or questions that lead students to in-depth exploration of authentic and important topics.

• simple

• provocative

• complex

• trivial

Match the following terms with their definitions: Systematic teaching method, Inquiry process, Carefully designed tasks.

• 3-C

• Unstructured around complex questions

• 1-A

• Products and tasks

• 2-B

• Engages students in learning

List two benefits of Project Based Learning (PBL) mentioned in the text.

PBL creates positive communication among (a)   groups of students.

• Similar

• Diverse

• Identical

• Homogeneous

In the context of PBL, what does 'less busy work' mean for classroom activities?

• More lectures

• More discussions

• Fewer unnecessary tasks

• More assignments

Explain the role of a teacher in Project Based Learning (PBL).

What should teachers consider before planning a project in PBL?

• The amount of student involvement

• The cost of the project

• The length of the project

• The number of students.

PBL is a way of working with students as they discover more about themselves and the world, and that brings (a)   .

• Stress

• Job satisfaction

• Confusion

• Boredom