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Project Based Learning at Elliott Elementary Community Learning Center

Project Based Learning at Elliott Elementary Community Learning Center. What is PBL?. The 8 Essential Elements. So, we tried it…. You should eat 3 servings of low-fat dairy a day!!. got milk?. What we liked…. Student input and leadership Freedom to be creative

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Project Based Learning at Elliott Elementary Community Learning Center

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  1. Project Based Learning at Elliott Elementary Community Learning Center

  2. What is PBL?

  3. The 8 Essential Elements

  4. So, we tried it…

  5. You should eat • 3 servings of • low-fat dairy a day!! got milk?

  6. What we liked… • Student input and leadership • Freedom to be creative • Tangible products to share • Projects with purpose

  7. …and not so much • Unstructured • Lack of rigor • Not as many planned activities • Undefined roles of teacher/students • Above student’s capacity?

  8. Our Second Attempt • Real life examples of PBL for K-5 students • Kindergarteners making educational cook books to share with families • 5th graders research cell-phone plans and present the information to their parents • It can be done!

  9. Driving Question • Is the anchor for the project • Can work backwards from DQ • A mix of student voice and teacher guidance

  10. Driving Question How can we, as_____(role), ________(do/solve/create a product) for/to/that (purpose and audience)?

  11. DQ Guide

  12. Working Backwards

  13. Outline of any project

  14. Our second attempt • K-1’s project on diversity • 2-3’s project on hunger

  15. Reflections on PBL • Intimidating at first, but manageable • Meant for all ages • Role of teacher changes • Role of the student changes • But significant learning stays the same (or increases!)

  16. Questions? Kristi Chambers School Community Coordinator kchambers@ymcalincoln.org Jennifer Rivera Site Supervisor elliottclc@ymcalincoln.org

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