Friday, December 4, 2015
Reading Reflection #12
Only about 1% of U.S. schools put PBL at the center of instruction although the amount of schools that are using at least a part of PBL in their classrooms. Schools that have adopted PBL as part of their student's learning experience have started implementing it their elementary schools. Initiatives are being taken to make PBL more accessible to traditional classrooms. This chapter describes how students are able to have "deeper learning" through PBL which will help them be prepared for careers and life in general. Critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, communication and metacognition are all skills that are taught during PBL and are needed for a successful future. The chapter also talks about developing the PBL mindset for students. "Well-designed projects make meaning memorable, helping students understand and apply academic content." The students also recognized the value of effort and persistence and don't give up when they hit obstacles, but instead treat setbacks as opportunities to learn and improve. The switch to PBL is not an easy one, but if done right, it has the potential to teach students things that traditional way of teaching students doesn't and these skills are needed to be successful in the future.
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It seems like PBL is such a great way to teach meaning and real life connections. It is unfortunate that only 1% of U.S. Schools have PBL at the center of their instruction. I think the term deeper learning when associated with project based learning is relatively new. With that being said I feel that the more other schools and even parents start hearing about these schools that are teaching "deeper learning" the more PBL will catch on.
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ReplyDeleteI think that this kind of learning should be in every classroom. The outcomes from using project-based learning outnumber the ones for standard teaching and learning. Through these projects students are developing skills needed to be successful in their futures.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the percentage is so low because schools don't have the technology funding? Or why this number is so low? In my opinion, PBL is what can guide students to success in any subject.
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