Project Based Learning
What is PBL?
Buck Institute Definition: http://bie.org/about/what_pbl Why Project Based Learning? http://bie.org/about/why_pbl |
Strategic Plan Long Term Outcomes #1: Students will demonstrate an increased use of Critical Thinking Skills across all content areas.
Focus Area #1: Increase HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) across all content areas.
Short-Term Goals:
- Increase teacher knowledge and use of HOTS strategies.
- Expand teacher knowledge and use of PBL in order to increase student engagement in real world experiences.
- Students will demonstrate an increase in DOK categories in assessments and projects.
- Improve student accountability and responsibility through academic choices.
- Staff Professional Development with Buck Institute of Education (BIE) July 27-29.
- Staff collaboration opportunities for horizontal and vertical teams to create interdisciplinary projects and common assessments.
- Project Based Learning Coach