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Project-Based Learning and Assessment: Dr. Teresa Yohon

Project-based learning is student-centered with teachers as facilitators. Students work in groups on open-ended projects over extended periods, seeking multiple sources of information to create authentic products. Assessments in project-based learning evaluate both the creative process and final products, and consider collaboration, problem-solving, and academic standards. Teachers use various formative assessment tools like rubrics, observations, and student reflections to inform instruction and provide feedback to students.

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Project-Based Learning and Assessment: Dr. Teresa Yohon

Project-based learning is student-centered with teachers as facilitators. Students work in groups on open-ended projects over extended periods, seeking multiple sources of information to create authentic products. Assessments in project-based learning evaluate both the creative process and final products, and consider collaboration, problem-solving, and academic standards. Teachers use various formative assessment tools like rubrics, observations, and student reflections to inform instruction and provide feedback to students.

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Project-Based Learning

and Assessment
Dr. Teresa Yohon
[email protected] or [email protected]
Key Topics

• Why Project-Based Learning (PBL) is important


• Characteristics of Project-Based Learning (PBL)
• Assessment and grading strategies in PBL
• Assessment examples and tools to use in a PBL
environment
Differences
Project-Based Conventional
Student-centered

Teacher decision-making

Assessment tests

Collaborative student work

Long-term investigations

School-based activities
Differences
Summary
Project-Based vs. Problem-Based
Learning
Problem-based learning is an instructionalProject-based learning supports students in
strategy used to engage students in working on open-ended projects or
authentic, ‘real world’ tasks. A specific andproblems. Project-
Problem- Learning is student-centered with
complex problem is presented by the the teacher as the facilitator. Students
Based
teacher and students develop a solution to Based
usually work in cooperative groups for
the problem. Problem-based learning mayextended periods of time, seeking multiple
not involve all of the components of a sources of information and creating
project. authentic products.
Project Examples
Project Examples
Project Examples
Students develop expertise on frogs by Elementary students learn about health,
investigating frog habitats, observing frogs, nutrition, and consumerism by creating a
They share their expertise in an information new restaurant that offers healthy and
brochure for visitors at a new amphibian appealing foods. They develop their own
exhibit at the local zoo. advertising campaign for the restaurant by
developing convincing commercials.

Algebra students learn about equations by Students read stories about the heroes
investigating one aspect of a bicycle. Using of Greek mythology and compare the
bicycle-related relationships, such as wheel characteristics of a Greek hero to a
diameter and coasting distance, they apply modern-day hero. They choose a
math formulas to analyze how bicycles contemporary hero and write a myth
function. They share their findings and make that becomes part of a collective book,
recommendations to a bicycle company for shared with an audience.
bicycle improvements.
Project Characteristics Summary
Roles
•Students are at the center. The Learning Experience
•Teachers are the facilitators. •Project involves tasks/activities
•Students work with peers, experts, and over time.
•Project has real-world connections.
other community members.
•Students become experts. •Students demonstrate knowledge
& skills through products and
Project Structure performances.
•Project aligns to standards.
•Technology supports and enhances
•21st century skills are integral.
learning.
•Multiple types of assessments are used
to inform students & teachers.
Assessment and Grading Strategies in
PBL
Example
Assessment
Timeline
Assessment
Purposes
Assessments Methods and
Instruments
• Graphic organizers (includes concept maps, timelines,
classification charts, sequencing activities, etc.)
• Observations and anecdotal notes (includes checklists for
teachers and student use)
• Written, video, and photo journals and logs (includes reflections
on learning, predictions, and questions to be answered)
• Student-led conferences
• Planning documents
• Rubrics
Grading
Project Grades: Reflect a broader view of student learning
by assessing processes AND final products
• Creative process
• Collaboration
• Self-direction
• Problem-solving
• Academic standards

Individual vs. Groups Grades


Assessment Resources and
Examples
• Intel: Designing Effective Projects (overall website)
https://engage.intel.com/community/teachersengage/intel_teach/dep
• Intel: Instructional Strategies (Prior knowledge, graphic organizers, cooperative learning,
feedback)
https://engage.intel.com/docs/DOC-52039
• Intel: Assessing Projects
https://engage.intel.com/community/teachersengage/intel_teach/ap
• Intel: Assessment Plans
https://engage.intel.com/docs/DOC-51990
Project Management Institute
Toolkit
1.Defining the project
2.Planning the project
3.Doing and Reviewing
your project
Extend your Learning
Project-based Approaches
http://www.enetlearning.org/professional-development/online-course-
catalog/project-based-approaches/

Assessment in the 21st Century


http://www.enetlearning.org/professional-development/online-course-
catalog/assessments-in-the-21st-century-classroom/

Project Management Toolkit for Teachers


http://www.enetlearning.org/professional-development/online-course-
catalog/pmief-project-management-courses/
Questions?

Teresa Yohon
[email protected]

[email protected]

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