"Think back to last week...how many lectures do you remember your teachers giving you?" Tommy asks the class as they unanimously shrug, adminitting that most are forgotten. Tommy uses their response to clarify that those traditional learning structures aren't sustainable over time. But, a PBL (problem/project-based learning) structure gives purpose so that students have a reason to learn.
"In some things in life, there are not right and wrong answers..." Tyler adds to his partner's words. Tyler identifies that PBL gives students the chance to work through learning beyond right and wrong.
In the English 3 PBL class, students begin the year exploring a topic related to PBL: learning styles, traditional learning structures, 21st century needs and expectations, etc. Through their research, students propose possible solutions to enhance learning in a traditional high school setting.
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| Students identify 21st century learning as they begin their PBL class presentation. |
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| Students work together as directed by their peers who lead their learning. |
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| Students use active learning activities to emphasize the needs of today's diverse learners. |
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| Students incorporate videos, blogs, and other varied sources into their presentations. |
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| Students explain the purpose and benefits of PBL. |
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| Students model solutions to increase use of movement within a traditional high school structure. |
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