Work-Based Learning Through Project-Based Learning
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Can work-based learning experiences live within the classroom? This session will explore examples and strategies for designing high-quality real-world projects that provide opportunities for students to gain valuable skills as they work through the steps of producing industry-level products and performances.
Transcript of Work-Based Learning Through Project-Based Learning
#NAFNext2014
Theron Cosgrave
Swanson & Cosgrave Consultingswansonandcosgrave.com
July 2014
WBL PBLTHROUGH
YOU CAN
DO THIS
WELCOME• The Challenge• Examples of WBL/PBL Integration• Drill Down on WBL & PBL• Your Turn – Tune a Project• Q & A, wrap-up
THE CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGE
And yet…
How can we provide meaningful WBL for ALL students?
THE SOLUTION
Integrate WBL features into well-designed projects
PROJECT EXAMPLES
AIDS AWARENESS BEFORE & AFTER
PROJECT EXAMPLES
AIDS AWARENESS
• Online research• Brochure• Oral Presentation• PowerPoint
BEFORE
• Online research• Project mentor• Instructional tools• Oral presentation• Teaching session• Middle school
audience
AFTER
PROJECT EXAMPLES
AOIT Project
BEFORE & AFTER
PROJECT EXAMPLES
• Research IT careers
• Build website• Oral presentation• PowerPoint
BEFORE
• Business plan• Create roles/teams• AB members as
mentors• Serve real clients• Refine model and
services
AFTER
ABOUT WBLKey Features:• Connect classroom to work world• Learn about careers• Identify interests• Learn and apply skills in workplace
ABOUT WBL3 Types of WBL:• Career Awareness• Career Exploration• Career Preparation
ABOUT PBLThe Six A’s of PBL:• Authenticity• Academic Rigor• Applied Learning• Active Learning• Adult Relationships• Assessment Practices
WBL & PBLget students into the workplace
oroperate the classroom as a workplace
CASE STUDY 1Business Ethics• Study ethical issues• Research company• Determine if meets your standards• Oral presentation/PowerPoint• Audience of AB members
CASE STUDY 2Career Survey Project• List and describe 10 careers in field• Create a poster on 1 career• Include education, training, tasks• Gallery-walk exhibition
CASE STUDIES
With a partner…How might you integrate WBL features into the two project case studies?
YOUR TURN
With a partner…Use the WBL/PBL Integration tool to add more WBL features into an existing unit or project.
RESOURCESNAF Online WBL Guide
http://workbasedlearning.naf.org/
RESOURCESLinked Learning BLTs
http://goo.gl/hXLPMO
Theron Cosgravewww.swansonandcosgrave.com
Thanks For Attending!
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