Project-Based Learning

Career-Readiness Through Career-Connected PBL

Project-based learning grounded in authentic career scenarios is an effective approach for both general and career-connected learning. Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional strategy in which students learn

Beyond the Textbook: Storylines as Catalysts for Authentic Learning in PBL

In project-based learning (PBL), teacher-created storylines are coherent and engaging narratives that serve as the foundation for organizing and guiding the learning experience. Storylines are designed to provide

How Competency-Based Learning Builds 21st-Century Skills

Competencies, future-ready skills, and 21st-century skills all involve students doing something. For the students, these ideas represent the “how” to do something or the skills needed to navigate

PBL Pro Tip: How Are Essential Questions and Driving Questions Used in PBL?

Many teachers who use project-based learning use an “essential” or “driving” question to focus a project. But they’re not always easy to create. One theory I have

The Importance of Authentic Teacher Collaboration for Effective PBL Instruction

By design, Project-Based Learning lends itself perfectly to student collaboration. Through all phases of a task, students have opportunities to work together, make decisions, think, and talk about

PBL Pro Tips from John Larmer: How Can Collaboration Skills Be Built in PBL?

Even teachers and students who are pretty experienced with project-based learning admit that working in teams can be challenging. Adults, too, find this is true in the workplace.

Essential Future-Ready Skills Developed Through PBL

In most school districts standards and state-testing drive most curricula and classroom instruction, however, many leaders are incorporating a focus to help students succeed beyond school. Systemically, it

5 Steps to Keep Engagement High During Project-Based Learning

Taking students’ interests into account when designing project-based learning helps ensure that they stay engaged throughout the unit. Editor's Note: This article was originally posted on

Why Collaboration Matters

If your school is gearing up to implement High-Quality Project-Based Learning (HQPBL), you must be ecstatic! The anticipation to see your students dive into inquiry is exciting, but

The Why and What Behind Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning (WBL) has become one of the most talked about approaches in education. The WBL approach to learning provides real-world experience and opportunities to build skills that

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