Project-Based Learning: An Overview
Staff Development Guide
Training Situations: Training (large group)
Length: 90 minutes
Objectives: Participants will engage with the components of projects-based learning to learn ways to support giving youth control.
Agenda:
- Welcome – 5 minutes
- Name Tents
- Self-Reflection
- Introducing PBL – 15 minutes
- KWL Chart
- Comparing PBL with Traditional Approaches – 20 minutes
- Components of PBL – 25 minutes
- See the Skill in Action – 10 minutes
- Conclusion – 15 minutes
Downloads
DownloadVideo-Based Learning Module
As you watch the skill video below, think about these questions
- How does Aaron use questions to give youth autonomy and support in their learning?
- What choices do youth get to make during this activity?
- What are other ways to incorporate youth voice into this activity?
Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw and post your responses.
- How does supporting youth finding the answer themselves give them control over their learning?
- How can you help youth work through frustrations and make choices without telling them the correct answer?
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