Cultures of learning in schools must also be cultures of equity and voice. As such, our approach to Educator Courses allows for differentiation around format (self-paced vs. synchronous) and topic. Educators who prefer to learn at their own pace can choose Self-Paced PBL and connect with our coaches as part of the learning process. Educators who favor a small-group, synchronous approach to learning can join one of our Online Small Group Courses.

 

The benefits of utilizing Project-Based Learning (PBL) in a classroom setting have been well-established in several research studies, including a study from researchers from Lucas Education Research in 2021 that found “compelling evidence that project-based learning is an effective strategy for all students, outperforming traditional curricula not only for high achieving students but across grade levels and racial and socioeconomic groups.” In other words: PBL, when done right, is a powerful teaching tool for deep learning.

This self-paced professional learning course will take teachers step-by-step through the process of building a project-based unit. Educators will explore why PBL is not only a unique and highly effective framework for teaching content and skills, but a must-have for teachers wanting to create meaningful learning experiences. In this workshop, we will explore components of the World Leadership School “Wheel of Pedagogy” with examples and the tools to design a unit specific to each classroom. Paired with live, virtual coaching, participants will design a unit plan, receive feedback, and plan for classroom implementation. By the end of this course, teachers will have a PBL unit ready to launch in their classrooms.

Contact Jessica Catoggio for more information.

Register for Self-Paced Intro to PBL