Problem based learning Q/A

Problem based learning Q/A

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  Project based learning 17thJuly 2014 MEST, Pristina Few slides from the workshop intro that might be useful to all teachers
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  Objectives must beclear to all participants beforehand. It is best to discuss and refine them together. Objectives
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  Objectives, example Objective Concretesteps to achieve the goal Assessing: Level 1 (basic skills) Assessing: Level 2 (intermediate skills) Assessing: Level 3 (higher order skills) Improve critical thinking and problem solving (add steps specific to your own project…) - you can use keywords - you can state the facts - you can write down your own view - you can listen carefully to the views of others - you can use specific words relating to the issue - you can explain the origin of a range of facts - you can present your view to others - you can explain a view different from your own - you can use and explain the importance of specific words - you can identify and investigate important issues relating to the topic - you can use knowledge of the issues raised to explain your own view (add goals specific to your own project…) (add goals specific to your own project…) See Teacher Guidebooks, “Assessment of Students’ Learning”
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  • curricular goals •students’ interests and prior knowledge • key competencies and learning to learn skills • resources and timeframe • external support (learning environments, experts) How to choose the topic/issue/question?
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  • To stayon topic ask critical questions • Ask how the sub-topic will help reach the goals • Mindmaps • Key questions, delineation, strict guidelines How to decide sub-topics/sub-questions?
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  • consider rolesand workshare of the groups • plan meetings and facilitate continuously • use digital tools (also own phones etc.) • photos • computer software • internet to acquire information • collaborative tools like Google Documents and mind maps to create knowledge in groups • social media to communicate and share How to arrange group work?
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  • learning diary •take pictures • create a virtual learning environment • self and peer assessment during the work to iterate and develop the groups’ work further How to monitor students’ work?
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  • assessment mustbe based on the objectives • self and peer assessment • peer teaching and learning • observation • questionnaires (teacher) How to assess students’ and group work?