Sunday, September 30, 2018

Problem Based Learning

This weeks weekly investment is centered around problem-solving. One of the readings that I found to be very interesting was The 8 Essentials for Project-based Learning. The essentials for project-based learning are:


1. Significant Content
2. A Need to Know
3. A Driving Question
4. Student Voice and Choice
5. 21st Century Skills
6. Inquiry and Innovation
7.  Feedback and Revision
8. Publicly Presented Product.




Some of these essentials I was familiar with and really didn't overthink them, but the one that surprised me the most was 21st-century skills. By having these project-based learning students are learning and strengthing 21st skills without putting much thought into it. These skills include collaboration, communication, critical thinking and the use of technology. I think its pretty cool that these projects can really focus on these skills in an engaging way for the students.


As I read,  I remember doing projects in my ag class that included these essentials. One project was centered around agricultural issues. We had to choose a topic, research it, form groups, write an essay, and do a presentation on it. The guidelines were pretty simple,
and as a class, we learned a lot! It was definitely one of my favorite projects!

Moving forward I am excited to learn more about project-based learning and how I can include it during my student teaching experience at Pequea Valley High School!

5 comments:

  1. Manny, great post this week! You do a nice job of connecting the readings to personal reflection and experience. 21st century skills are a critical component of the ag classroom, and are often incorporated in many different ways and forms.

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  2. Manny, all I have to say is pbl, Pbl, PBL!!!! I can't recommend it enough! Higher-order thinking, authentic learning, collaboration, real-world scenarios! It has everything! #outwiththeold I'd be happy to help you design quality PBL lessons for your student teaching internship.

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  3. Manny, I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on project based learning. I also loved how you tied the reading into your personal experiences from your ag classroom!

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  4. Manny, I like that you clearly listed the essentials. I'm curious to see how you will be including problem solving when you student teach!

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  5. Very well structured and organized blog post Manny. Project-Based Learning is tricky to provide students, as it requires a fine tuned amount of structure and freedom to explore.

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