M A R G A R E T A . S M I T H

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

FACILITATOR

• Margaret A. Smith• B.S. Ed. Early

Childhood Education, Valdosta State University• M.S. Ed. Reading

and Math, Walden University

FACILITATOR

• First Grade Teacher• 7 years experience• Fourth Grade and

First Grade• 5 years experience

using Project-Based Learning in the classroom.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• Teachers will understand the meaning and uses of project-based learning.

• Teachers will develop an understanding of the many benefits of implementing project-based learning as an authentic assessment.

• Teachers will use knowledge and skills gained from the training session to design a project-based learning unit.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Morning Session

• 7:30 – 8:00 Sign in• 8:30 – 9:30 Session 1• What is PBL?

• 9:30 – 9:45 Break• 9:45 – 11:00 Session 2• Components of PBL

• 11:00 – 12:00 Session 3• Authentic Assessment

Afternoon Session

• 1:00 – 2:00 Session 4• Exploring PBLs

• 2:00 – 3:00 Session 5• Work Session

• 3:00 – 3:15 Break• 3:15 – 4:00 Session 6• Work Session