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FOCUS:
This module will help you transform your Understanding by Design (UBD) unit, which lead us toward 3S understanding by focusing on "subject/standards-centered" learning as the primary tool for addressing the 3S Theory.  You'll now build on this new understanding by adding key elements of the Project-Based Learning process to your unit, PBL emphasizes 3S Theory (self, subject, and society), as well as the 4Cs identified as 21st century skills (communication, collaboration, and critical thinking/problem-solving are embedded within the spirit of innovation...the expression of creativity).  Reflective actions are represented in each phase of the PBL process.

VISION:
Here's one example of a PBL unit: http://www.edutopia.org/maine-project-learning-multiple-disciplines-community-guide-video.
*There are more links to examples on the pages that follow.

CONCEPT OF PBL:
Read through the following materials (attached at the bottom of this page), as well as the documents at the bottom of this page, to get the gist of project-based learning.
http://pbl-online.org/About/whatisPBL.htm
http://www.bie.org/about/what_is_pbl
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project-based_learning
http://www.edutopia.org/stw-replicating-teachers-story-video

TASK:
You can complete the module in any order you wish, by following the links in the menu bar.

DELIVERABLE:
In the end, you will have a PBL unit that addresses the Essential Elements of PBL, by utilizing the criteria outlined in the following pages.

7_essentials_pbl_edleadersept10.pdf
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essential_elements_of_pbl_2010.pdf
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