project -based learning

This blog is designed especially for teachers who every day seek ways of how to produce meaningful learning in their students, dear colleague interested and concerned that your students learn , here I present a very effective way in which the student is protegonista and builder learning with enthusiasm and motivation , focus on project-based learning .

Poject based learning is one of the most effective new educational trands. Its power lies in the ability to engage students around a topic that motivates and satisfies their interest in exploring new knowledge. Although projects must meet the minimum contents marked in the official curriculum, we are free to choose the topics that students will learn what the law requires. Sometimes the subject may be chosen by the teacher, other times by students and sometimes shared basis, but must always start from the needs and interests of the group.

ten steps to develop a project

Project-based learning is one of the most effective new educational trends . Its power lies in the ability to engage students around a topic that motivates and satisfies their interest in exploring new knowledge. Although projects must meet the minimum contents marked in the official curriculum , we are free to choose the topics that students will learn what the law requires. Sometimes the subject may be chosen by the teacher, other times by students and sometimes shared basis , but must always start from the needs and interests of the group.

Choosing the unifying theme of the project . As discussed above, the unifying theme can from students , teacher or shared . The important thing is that the subject is close to the group's interests and appeal to them. The theme of the project will be related to the final product.

Identify and implement common objectives and curriculum content . If the project teachers of different subjects involved , the first step is identifying curriculum content that they want to work and put them together. Ideally, the curriculum chosen for each project have some relation to the topic vertebrador .

amazing event . Teachers should initiate projects with an activity that encourages students to research the topic . Should raise questions and doubts. When the subject is chosen by the teacher can present this "event" before they know the backbone , because this way we can guide them to choose the topic in relation to the activity we have made .

Wish list. Once the opening activity have been identified learning content and the final product . It is very important that we draw up the list of students to their "wants" and their learning needs are reflected. We will show the keyword list in a visible place in the classroom so that we always clear where we are going . 

Election of the final product. Once known the list of learning and unifying theme , you need to choose which product will expose others our learning. As in the above, we can let students choose the product , you can choose the teacher or can be negotiated . In any case , the final product we will mark what skills students will acquire .

We want students to be proficient in ... Choosing acquire skills that students can be made before choosing the final product and both steps are mutually dependent. If the final product is to develop a multimedia resource group students will acquire a different capabilities if the final product is an oral presentation in pairs. 

Periods and phases of the project . It is necessary to make clear the deadlines are for each phase of the project . The projects are divided into three distinct phases , the first stage of research and planning , a second stage of development of the final product , and finally a third stage of exposure and assessment .

Set learning goals ( heading). Heading is an essential tool for students to assess their own process and they and the teacher are clear about the ultimate goal. The entry should include the levels of achievement of competencies and curriculum content . The section is presented in the first phase of the project.

Critics friends. During development of the project it is very important for students to process information are received . With the rubrics , students can make exchanges temporary group to contribute ideas to other students. These exchanges should help saying what is right and what they think they have to improve . Peers give valuable information to other groups. At the same time , the teacher will closely follow the development of each work to be giving information on the extent of learning goals.

public exposure. The final product will be exposed to an audience . It is at this time where the students will give a final assessment of learning outcomes . Exposing the work to others motivates students to get a positive result and show the best of themselves.

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What are the beneficts of projects based learning?

What are
beneficts of project based learning?

What are
beneficts of project based learning?