Project-based learning in the classroom

Table of Contents

Introduction
Training Materials
Key Messages and Learning Points

Title of the training : Project-Based learning in the classroom

Audience : 16 Intermediate Teachers from the Bekaa area
Duration : 90 minutes
Date & Time : Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 4 till 5:30
Location : Qabb Ilyas Municipality - Face to face

Introduction

Educating children for the twenty-first century is about equipping them with the abilities they
need to succeed in the modern world and giving them the self-assurance to do so. With so much
information at their fingertips, 21st century skills focus on making sense of information, sharing
it, and using it wisely, hence changing the way we teach our students. Project-based learning
(PBL) is one pedagogical approach to be adopted in classrooms to help students develop and
acquire necessary skills for the 21st century.

The purpose of this training is to introduce project-based learning (PBL) approach and the
importance of applying it in the classroom. This highly interactive and practice-based training
aims to provide concrete examples, the elements and steps for creating effective project based
learning lessons. Moreover, attendees will be introduced to a list of digital tools that make their
future projects more immersive and entertaining.

At the end of this training teachers will be able to:

● Define the pedagogical approach Project-based learning (PBL).

● Explain the importance of adopting such an approach in classrooms.
● State the elements and steps of an effective Project-based learning activity.
● Design an activity based on this approach.
● Present the activity to the attendees.
Training material
All training materials can be downloaded in their original source files and will be shared
with attendees.

Resource Instruction Materials Duration

Icebreaker ● At the beginning of the Pencils 5 minutes

session to warm up the
attendees and feel more Printed Worksheets
comfortable. The activity
“Two truths and one lie” will
be implemented.
Objective: Help attendees get to
know one another

PowerPoint slide ● 4 sets of Slide decks Internet connection 40 minutes

deck to introduce the approach, presentation
its importance, the elements Attendees’ laptops
and steps to follow while or mobile device
applying the PBL.
● These slide decks contain
information about the topic,
images and short interactive
videos .
● Facilitator notes to guide the
presenter
Objective: Provide attendees with
information about the approach
and keep them engaged
throughout the training.

Worksheets ● Sheet to create an Internet to share 35 minutes

infographic as a pre- sheets with (7min/sheet)
knowledge before attendees
presenting.
● Sheet to help attendees
figure out how this approach
can be applied in
classrooms.
● Sheet to enhance the
acquisition of what is
presented and to
practice.“Need to know
worksheet” to guide
attendees in their final
 activity
● Activity sheet that contains
several scenarios from
which attendees will select
one and a solution for the
problem.
Objective: Define attendees’
previous-knowledge, monitor the
progress of the workshop and
acquisition of information

Feedback form ● To provide feedback about Internet to open the 5 minutes

the workshop and facilitator. google form
Attendees will provide their
feedback using a link shared
with them
Objective: Receive feedback from
attendees in order to improve
future training.

Facilitator guide
● The facilitator guide includes
an outline of the workshop, key
learning points, worksheets, list
of tools and further resources
about Project-based learning
approach.

Objective: Ensure consistency

across the training by compiling
the materials.

Infographic
● List of online tools that
teachers can refer whenever
they want to integrate
technology into their PBL
lesson or even use it when
planning

Objective: Present the list of tools

in a creative and clear way.

The remaining 5 minutes will be left for Questions and Answers.

Key Messages and Learning Points
When delivering this 90 minutes training, the facilitator should cover the below core
points making sure that the attendees will remember them:

● Students learn crucial employability skills like communication, problem-solving,

and teamwork through in-depth, open-ended scenarios that mimic real-life job
circumstances.
● Differentiating between Project-based learning and traditional project activity
● Project-Based learning is a student-centered approach and the teacher plays the
role of a facilitator
● This pedagogical approach has several elements that the students should
understand well before starting with any project
● PBL projects are open-ended projects, allowing for critical thinking and analysis
thus generating a range of solutions that have not been suggested before.
Students determine if the problem suggested is the real problem or whether there
is a different problem that needs to be solved
● Throughout the PBL process, students will learn to uncover a range of solutions
(not a single solution) within a range of constraints (feasibility, practicality, time…
etc. To ask questions and do research in teams to determine the true nature and
scope of the problem. How to best organize and present information. To share
assumptions they make, consider alternate assumptions and describe how a final
recommendation was reached.
● This approach has many benefits like improving understanding and discovery of
what the “real” problem is, developing social/communication skills, teamwork,
and critical thinking skills…etc.