Rigorous PBL by design : three shifts for developing confident and competent learners

Author(s)

    • McDowell, Michael
    • Hattie, John
    • Boss, Suzie

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Rigorous PBL by design : three shifts for developing confident and competent learners

Michael McDowell ; foreword by John Hattie; afterword by Suzie Boss

Corwin, c2017

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-178) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Thoughtful Design Guide for Maximum PBL Impact When problem- and project-based learning (PBL) is designed and delivered effectively, it has the potential to create confident and competent learners. Educators must know how to thoughtfully design projects that move students from surface to deep and transfer learning. Bridge the gap between expected PBL success and real-life classroom implementation by diving deep into the design for new and existing projects. Through in-depth examples, discover how to make three shifts essential to improving PBL's overall effect: Clarity: Students should be clear on what they are expected to learn, where they are in the process, and what next steps they need to take to get there Challenge: Help students move from surface to deep and transfer learning Culture: Empower them to use that knowledge to make a difference in their life and the lives of others Be the key to help students discover, deepen, and apply their learning to a world beyond them. "This is an outstanding resource for educators, providing a practical framework for creating effective and impactful PBL experiences. We are committed to strengthening our PBL practices and we look forward to adding this valuable resource to our professional reference library." Rachel Bergren, MSc, Director, Education and Guest Experience The Marine Mammal Center "Michael McDowells book provides powerful insights to ensure the conditions essential for PBL are present for increased impact on student learning. This magnificent book provides educators with practical ways to design authentic and 'ever-lasting' learning." Sarah Martin, Principal Stonefields School, New Zealand

Table of Contents

Foreword by John Hattie Introduction Chapter 1. Focusing on Confidence and Competence in Learning Confident and Competent Students at Work: Sir Francis Drake High School Confidence in Learning Attributes Competence in Learning Levels: Surface, Deep, and Transfer PBL as a Vehicle to Build Confidence and Competence in Learning Chapter 2. Designing PBL for Student Confidence and Competence Make PBL Effective Advancing PBL by Design Chapter 3. Design Shift I: Clarity-Understanding Expectations of Learning Upfront Clear Expectations Motivate Learning Where Am I Going in My Learning? Steps for Determining Clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in Project Design Chapter 4. Design Shift II: Challenge-Structuring and Sequencing Learning Through Projects Designing for Challenge and Intervention Step 1 (Plan A): Align Student Activities and Teaching Actions According to Surface, Deep, and Transfer Expectations Step 2 (Plan B): Structure Inquiry to Identify Student Performance and Provide Support That Aligns With the Learning Needs of Students Chapter 5. Design Shift III: Culture-Knowing and Acting on Impact Collectively Developing a Culture of Confidence Chapter 6. Reflections on PBL Practice Working Together for Impact Retooling PBL to Serve as a Vehicle for Confidence and Competence Afterword by Suzie Boss Appendices Appendix A. Project Design Template Appendix B. Sample Projects Appendix C. PBL Design Shift and Key Elements Checklist Appendix D. Recommended Texts for PBL Implementation Glossary References Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BB2667825X
  • ISBN
    • 9781506359021
  • LCCN
    2016044991
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Thousand Oaks, Calif.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xx, 187 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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