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Learning Pathway: Learning with projects

Introduction

Before you start

The first activity explores the key aspects of project based learning by means of a mind map activity.

Activity 1
Overview of project-based learning

Here you are allowed to wonder about the repercussions of adopting a project based learning approach in your classroom.

Activity 2
Reflection Activity

In this activity we explore the kinds of activities that require learners to process information in constructive, challenging ways

Activity 3
PBL and higher order thinking

This activity focuses on the concept that a project is a process centred around information, and that it is necessary to balance the kinds of activities in which the learners deal with information.

Activity 4
The information process

In this activity you will consider the aspect of assessment and its impact on your approach to teaching.

Activity 5
Assessment of projects

This activity aims to look at some of the challenges of PBL, and to look at ways of dealing with these challenges and any fears that you may have.

Activity 6
Dealing with fears and potential problems

In this activity you will explore guidelines for setting up co-operative groups and compare those with traditional groups. You will implement the first part of a project entitled "If I were the Minister of...".

Activity 7
Co-operation

The aim of this activity is to explore ways of organising projects in such a way that collaboration with other learners in other classes is promoted.

Activity 8
Collaboration

This activity is an opportunity to reflect on some of the activities you have already conducted with your learners, and to think about your own learning in this module so far. Learner-centredness is a key aspect of PBL which is associated with the learning theory of constructivism. In this activity you explore the implications of these theories in your classroom.

Activity 9
Constructivism

This activity highlights different learning styles, abilities and needs and explores how these can be accommodated in the classroom.

Activity 10
Recognising the individual

In this final activity you are given the opportunity to reflect on the project as a whole, and decide what changes you will make in the way you implement projects in future.

Activity 11
Final reflection

Self-assessment Form

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