Getting Started with Project Based Learning (Quick Reference Guide)

In project based learning (PBL), students work on an extended project that engages them in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. PBL unleashes a contagious, creative energy among students and teachers. In this six-page laminated guide from PBL expert John Larmer, teachers will find 7 reasons to use PBL. 7 essential project design elements. 5 steps for designing a project. 7 key project based teaching practices. Including types of projects, sample entry events for projects, examples of what PBL is and what it is not, and tips for engaging students and classroom management, this guide gives teachers everything they need to get started with project based learning.