This document discusses project based learning (PBL) in the English classroom. It defines PBL as an approach where students explore real-world problems and challenges to gain a deeper understanding of their subjects. The document provides examples of how PBL can be implemented for different units, such as having students write and publish their own stories or design promotional posters. It also outlines some of the key elements of PBL, including driving questions, real-world products, and 21st century skills. Finally, it addresses potential issues teachers may face and provides resources for planning, running, and getting support for PBL projects.

1. PBL in the English Classroom

2. PROJECT BASED LEARNING

3. PBL: What is it?

6. ‘Project-based learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. With this type of active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying.’ http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning

7. Why should I do it?

8. WHY PBL? ENGLISH IS ABOUT COMMUNICATION OF EXPERIENCE …

9. ENGLISH IS ABOUT THE WORLD …

10. CREATORS OF KNOWLEDGE = OWNERS OF KNOWLEDGE

11. '... the private act of writing bears traces of the primary purpose in language, to share experience ...The skills model is only indirectly aware of such a purpose: its ideal pupils might well be copy-typists …’ Dixon, J (1975) Growth Through English

12. HSC IS A BLUNT INSTRUMENT … AND WE’RE ALL BEING HACKED TO DEATH BY IT ONE MINDLESS, PRE-PREPARED ESSAY AT A TIME!!

13. What does PBL look like in the English classroom?

14. Year 10 Poetry: Can Cyborgs Write Poetry? Product: Own poem conveying response to DQ. Poem  Video

16. Year 10 Novel: 'Can stories help young people in the 21st century develop resilience?’ Product: Anthology of short stories published as an eBook. Book launch.

18. Year 10 Shakespeare – Macbeth: ‘What makes an individual powerful?’ Product: Entry into a promotional poster design competition.

20. What does a PBL classroom look like?

26. WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS?

27. DRIVING QUESTION

28. REAL-WORLD PROBLEM

29. ASSESSMENT = FORMATIVE & SUMMATIVE

30. ASSESSMENT:BEGINNINGMIDDLEEND

31. INVESTIGATIONS

32. PRODUCTS

33. 21st CENTURY SKILLS(Habits of Mind)

34. PLANNING

35. REFLECTION

36. REAL-WORLD AUDIENCE

37. PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF LEARNING

38. What tools do I need?

39. TOOLS PLANNING, RUNNING, REFLECTION PROFORMA (edmodo) rubistar edmodo netbooks/ipods/iphones/laptops/computers google docs PBL online scaffolds Video cameras and video editing software internet

40. What skills do I need?

41. SKILLS persistence patience creativity good rapport with your students resilience learn to manage team work leadership

42. What problems will I encounter?

43. PROBLEMS resistance from students (esp. top students) frustration of students frustration with systems (assessment schedule, external examinations) lack of team-work skills from students lack of research skills in students passive learners parents: is my child learning?

44. Where do I go for resources?

45. RESOURCES EDUTOPIA: http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning BUCK INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION: http://www.bie.org/ PBL ONLINE: http://pbl-online.org/

46. Where do I go for support, help, inspiration?

47. HELP edmodo: http://davidson.edmodo.com/biancahewes twitter: @biancah80 blog: www.biancahewes.wordpress.com

48. Let’s have a go!

51. EDMODO: www.edmodo.com Group code: 1zcgu8

52. DQ: How can using PBL empower your students to ‘own’ their knowledge of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?

53. YOUR TASKS …

54. Task 1: PLAN What is your Driving Question? (10 minutes)

55. Task 2: INVESTIGATION What is your project outline including products, focus skills and content? (10 minutes)

56. TASK 3: PRESENT Pitch your project idea to the group. (10 minutes)

57. HELP??!! edmodo: http://davidson.edmodo.com/biancahewes twitter: @biancah80 blog: www.biancahewes.wordpress.com