For Educators

Identifying the content or skills students should be able to demonstrate by the conclusion of a project is a key step in any PBL journey.

The big question (or set of smaller questions) that guides student learning through any PBL project.

"Real-world” problems as a key to helping students see the relevance of classroom learning.

Applying research techniques in PBL -- from surveys and experiments to web searches and library visits.

Feedback & Revision as a process for refining ideas and helping students build a disposition toward improvement, not just completion.

Giving students a say in choosing a project or even shaping it in smaller ways creates a sense of ownership.

Reflection is a critical disposition that takes time and effort to develop. PBL offers a space for building in reflective practice.

Presenting their project to an audience that’s invested in the outcome underscores both its relevance and the students’ sense of ownership.

Additional resources for planning and building a successful PBL project.

A key to developing the best possible response to a driving question lies in generating ideas through structured brainstorming.