PBL Blog

A teacher tells about a project that wasn’t planned in advance, but led to student-driven learning in economics, literacy, history, and let students of all strengths shine.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we should give a special shout-out to teachers who use Project Based Learning. Whether they are new to the game or PBL veterans, they share certain admirable traits along with their use of the Project Based Teaching Practices in our model for Gold Standard PBL.

A teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty member explains how he borrows a tool from restorative practice, the talking circle, to have students talk about collaboration and create their own team contract for projects.

A 1st-2nd grade project on reducing local river pollution combines science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math with design thinking, mindful making, and community action.

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer recommends and links to recent articles, blog posts, research studies, and other resources related to Project Based Learning.

Parent shares how her kids are applying what they are learning at school while at home

A teacher and National Faculty member explains what to consider when planning and calendaring a PBL unit, offering tools and tips based on his own experience.

A teacher reflects on a lesson learned from student feedback on a project, and offers 7 tips for how to effectively honor student voice by inviting student critique of projects and their implementation by the teacher.

Editor in Chief John Larmer, with contributions from the PBLWorks National Faculty, offers tips for teachers to answer FAQs about grading issues in PBL.

Teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty member Erin Brandvold explains the benefits of “de-privatizing” practice, for professional learning and promoting a PBL culture.