Instructing 21st Century Learners- Problem Based Learning

Objective: TWBAT understand what PBL is and how to start implementing it within their classrooms

Icebreaker/group formations- Birthday lineup (10 minutes)

PBL article- What Experts say - jigsaw read/discussion (25 minutes)
PBL in action- Intermediate level PBL video (10 minutes)
Discussion Questions: (5 minutes)

"What steps did the students take to work on their project?"

"What curriculum standards did the students meet through work on their project?"

"What is the role of the teacher in PBL?

What is a good project? We will show the video A

pplying Math Skills to a Real-World Problem (15
minutes)
Quickfire Challenge: What will PBL look like in your classroom? (30 minutes)
Quickfire Presentation: (20 minutes)
Exit Slip: 5 minutes

Resources:

Resources: videos
https://www.edutopia.org/ferryway-ironworks-integrated-studies-video
https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-guide-activities all grade levels
Article:
https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-experts jigsaw

This is PD intended for a group of about 24-28 teachers from grade levels ranging from 2nd-8th
grade. The professional development session will be 2 hours.
Latasha- Les and I were responsible for creating the PD agenda and outline