IDU Learning Approaches

Which approach focuses on student-driven inquiry culminating in a tangible product or presentation?

• Problem-based learning

• Project-based learning

• Place-based learning

• Thematic units

What is the primary goal of problem-based learning?

• To integrate a unifying theme across multiple subjects

• To solve real-world, open-ended problems through critical thinking

• To design and build hands-on projects

• To connect learning to the local community

Which of the following is a defining feature of place-based learning?

• Students explore global issues unrelated to their environment

• Learning is tied to the local environment, culture, and community

• A central theme connects various subjects

• Students create a project to showcase interdisciplinary learning

Thematic units are characterized by:

• A unifying theme that integrates multiple disciplines

• Problem-solving as the main learning strategy

• Project-based collaboration leading to a final product

• Outdoor and community-based learning activities

In project-based learning, what is the typical process?

• Students identify a real-world problem and create a tangible solution

• Students start with a driving question, conduct research, and create a product

• Students explore a theme across subjects and activities

• Students engage with their local environment to solve community issues

Which approach begins with a complex, real-world problem to solve?

• Project-based learning

• Problem-based learning

• Place-based learning

• Thematic units

Place-based learning often involves:

• Exploring issues through a central theme

• Developing projects unrelated to the community

• Learning through the local community, history, and environment

• Focusing on global challenges

Thematic units primarily focus on:

• Solving practical problems

• Exploring a central theme that links multiple disciplines

• Designing community-focused projects

• Building hands-on models and presentations

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of problem-based learning?

• Students work toward creating a public presentation

• Students solve open-ended problems collaboratively

• Students focus on a theme that connects subjects

• Students learn through interaction with the local community

Which approach would involve designing a school garden to teach science, math, and social studies?

• Thematic units

• Project-based learning

• Place-based learning

• Problem-based learning