JEJ MOORE 2014-2015

KNOCKIN’ ITOUT OF THE PARKWITH PROJECTBASED LEARNINGAND 2M7 GRANT

PBL COMPONENTS 3 C’s

CRITICAL THINKING

COLLABORATION

COMMUNICATION

PROJECT BASED LEARNING VS. PROJECTS

• Main course not dessert• The main course…– Teaches specific content– Is organized around openended questions– Requires critical thinking,problem solving, collaboration, and communication

IN A PBL ENVIRONMENT, THE TEACHER IS THE FACILITATOR

AND COACH.

8 Essentials of PBL Article with Working Examples

DoDEA Math Grant and 2M7 Project

2M7 Goal: To increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics with a specific focus on military students

2M7 OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS• Participation in Professional Learning Opportunities• Professional Development in STEM areas, Project Based

Learning, and 21st Century Skills• Participation in Instructional Coaching Model

2M7 OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS• Access to Study Island Math• Project Based Learning Activity development• After School Math Tutoring (on Fort Lee)• 2M7 Summer Program