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Has anyone had success using Problem Based Learning in Elementary and Middle School classrooms?
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I'm a teacher in an Australian Middle School and we have introduced Problem Based Learning modules into our curriculum for Years 6, 7 and 8. I wondered if anyone else has successfully used PBL (not…Continue
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Margaret Young replied to Thomas Stanley's discussion Five Points of the Star- Virtual Learning is an Interactive Experience in the group Learning for TomorrowMargaret Young replied to Thomas Stanley's discussion Five Points of the Star- Virtual Learning is an Interactive Experience in the group Learning for Tomorrow"Thanks for that. Has there been much interest in the process in your part of the world?"
Margaret Young replied to Thomas Stanley's discussion Five Points of the Star- Virtual Learning is an Interactive Experience in the group Learning for Tomorrow"This all sounds very interesting. Is it something you are actually using or more of a theoretical nature."
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Problem Based Learning Units of Work
Problem Based Learning is a fantastic way for students to learn and use a wide range of creative thinking and lateral thinking skills. Here a three units of work for Years 6, 7 & 8 that you can use. They have been used for over three years in a Middle School but could always do with some tweaking to suit specific student and school needs and requirements. Please credit us if you use them. Problem Based Learning Units…See More
Margaret Young replied to Thomas Stanley's discussion Five Points of the Star- Virtual Learning is an Interactive Experience in the group Learning for Tomorrow"Hi Thomas
This sounds like an interesting approach to learning. Do you see that it applies mainly to project based learning, ie a structured approach with sequenced stages and an established end product or problem based learning, ie. ill-formed…"
Margaret Young posted a discussionHas anyone had success using Problem Based Learning in Elementary and Middle School classrooms?
I'm a teacher in an Australian Middle School and we have introduced Problem Based Learning modules into our curriculum for Years 6, 7 and 8. I wondered if anyone else has successfully used PBL (not Project Based Learning which is quite different) in their classroom or school.
Margaret Young added a discussion to the group Learning for TomorrowWhat is Problem Based Learning?
See this slide show for some ideas http://www.slideshare.net/maggieatburgmann/what-is-problem-based-learning
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Get them thinking!
Has anyone got some interesting ideas on how to embed experential and problem based learning into our classrooms, particularly in the primary and early secondary years? See More
Margaret Young posted a groupLearning for Tomorrow
This group is for people interested in using Problem Based Learning, Creative Thinking and Experiential Learning strategies in today's classroom for tomorrow's adults.
Margaret Young replied to Suzie Boss's discussion New PBL Assessment Guide in the group PBL ~ Better with Practice"Hi Susie thanks for the download tip. I have downloaded the book and will enjoy reading it and trying out the ideas.
Cheers
Maggie"
Margaret Young commented on Stephanie M. Robertson's blog post Technology introduced too soon harming writing skills?"I have to agree with you there. I think it is already happening because when teaching Year 8 students English the art of writing appears to be treated as an isolated subject rather than something that is an integral part of our daily lives."
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