An Educator's Guide to Project-Based Learning will inspire practitioners to implement project-based learning effectively and identifies the importance of creative and innovative classrooms for highly successful educational outcomes. Project-based learning is becoming increasingly popular for research and practice. By creating the opportunity to shift from traditional methods of teaching to giving pupils ownership of their learning journey, this highly accessible book takes you through how to implement project-based learning effectively, and identifies the importance of creative and innovative classrooms for successful educational outcomes. Dipping into a range of case studies, chapters in this essential resource encourage students to gain confidence when provided with the opportunity to explore their natural curiosity. This book will also highlight how to use project-based learning across different age groups and subject areas, providing readers with insights into new learning environments and the opportunity to learn from others. Each section includes practical examples as to how to implement project-based learning and draws on the experiences of educators working in a variety of educational settings. Covering all the phases, from the Early Years to Higher Education and Adult Learning, this book will be a key resource for teachers, practitioners and educational leaders across all the stages of education.

Presents a guide to thirteen different types of projects, a step-by-step planning guide, and lists of references and resources.

Plan enriching Project-Based Learning experiences with ease! The book′s companion website features an updated guide to help teachers integrate technology into PBL experiences for online and blended learning instruction. Is project-planning a project in and of itself? Does project-based learning (PBL) feel more like a pipe dream than a reality in your classroom? Dr. Jennifer Pieratt, a consultant and former teacher herself, knows just where you′re coming from. Developed from the author′s experience in the trenches of project-based learning over the past decade, this book will lead you through the planning process for an authentic PBL experience in a clear and efficient way. Project-based learning has been found to develop workforce readiness, innovation, and student achievement. In this book, the keys to implementing PBL effectively are explored in a simple, easy-to-use format. In addition to thought-provoking questions for journaling, readers will find a visually accessible style featuring • #realtalk soundbites that honor the challenges to implementing PBL • Tips and resources to support the project-planning process • Planning forms to guide you through planning your projects • Key terminology and acronyms in PBL • Exercises to help you reflect and process throughout your project plans If mastering a PBL framework is on your list, prepare to cross it off with the help of this book! Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Winner

Lead students through powerful learning experiences with Reinventing Project-Based Learning, a guide for educators, administrators and professional development specialists who want to make the shift to a more student-driven learning model. Explore proven strategies for overcoming the limitations of the traditional classroom, including a wealth of technology tools for inquiry, collaboration and global connection to support this new vision of instructional design.

A Guide to standards-focused project based learning for middle and high school teachers

Finally, an easy way to create a real change in your classroom! Do you want to drive change in education but feel restricted by the system? Do you want to create an innovative culture in your classroom? You've entered this profession because you have a passion for teaching young people. You want to shape the minds of the young generation and develop our next leaders and change-makers. It's your calling! But then you got into the system and discovered many hurdles in your way to fulfilling your calling. It frustrates you. You feel that you can't become the teacher you want to be. But what if there was an easy way to turn your classroom into an entrepreneurial environment? What if there are proven strategies that you could implement with your students tomorrow? Think Unique combines the creative thinking and innovation process that drive start-ups and organisations success with the principles of Project-Based Learning. By adopting this approach, you bring the methodologies used by the best innovators and thought leaders of our time to your classroom. It is a practical, easy to follow how-to book that will enable you to create an innovation-led environment in your classroom. Think Unique promotes entrepreneurship education and lead students to become confident and creative leaders. With this book, you will develop your students 21st-century skills, provide them with a voice and open their world to infinite possibilities! Whether you are new to project-based learning or want to enhance your teaching capabilities, Think Unique is the book for you. Ortal Green is a thought leader who has implemented Design Thinking methodologies in primary schools. Her book breaks down the main principles of project-based learning and explains the why, the what, and the how behind this approach using real-life classroom examples. This innovative framework can be used for any subject, including STEM, Math & Literacy. Experts rave about Think Unique: "In such a dramatically changing world, our children will need to be creators and problem-solvers. Ortal Green has responded beautifully to this need with a practical and inspiring exploration of Project-Based Learning. This is the book for every teacher who cares about the future." Tony Ryan, International Best-Selling Author, learning futurist and Education consultant. "It's not just shifted my students' thinking; it shifted my thinking as well and the way I look to design project-based inquiry experiences in the future. I am really excited by the change that it had in such a small space in time with our students already." Hayden Callahan, project-based inquiry leader Start your Think Unique journey today!

The reflective practitioner's guide to project-based learning, written by teachers for teachers.