Why are most learning activities unmemorable? It is probably because students do not take responsibility for them since they are not real and not meaningful. Problem-based learning enables educators to create activities that students will remember long after the class has ended.
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Across my academic career, there are only a couple of classes that are memorable. The more memorable ones required a meaningful exercise. One of the most memorable learning activities that I have had was when I completed my dissertation. I believe this typifies project-based learning.
Project-based learning activities are long classroom pursuits that are student-centered and focus on real-world problems. There are no defined solutions. Learning is definitely messy and chaotic. But they result in deep learning.
Most of my classes have been forgettable. The ones I remember allowed me to create something that made an impact on me or the organizations I created for.
In this episode, we are going to explore project-based learning to include its characteristics, essential elements, and steps for designing, implementing, and assessing problem-based learning activities.
Additional Reading
- ITC: 49 – How to Use the RAFT Strategy in Your Classroom
- An Introduction to Project-Based Learning
- Project-Based Learning Guide
- Project-Based Learning in Higher Education
- Research Summary on the Benefits of PBL
- MyPBLWorks
- 50 Smart Ideas For Project-Based Learning
- Project-Based Learning: Start Here
- Resources for Assessment in Project-Based Learning
- Practical PBL Series: Design an Instructional Unit in Seven Phases
- Problem-Based Learning: Six Steps to Design, Implement, and Assess
- Successful Project-Based Learning
- What is Problem-Based Learning (PBL)?
- PBLWorks – Video Playlist
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