How-to Tips and Tools
How to Engage Reluctant (& Even Refusing) Presenters in PBL
A PBLWorks National Faculty member and teacher reflects on lessons learned about how to support student presentations.
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PBL and CTE
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Teaching Engineering the Way Engineers Work: Gold Standard PBL in a Detroit Classroom
At University Prep Science and Math High School in Detroit, engineering teacher Jack Pierick runs his Principles of Engineering and Conceptual Design classes the way real engineers work: start with a problem, prototype, test, and improve. Pierick's advice to teachers starting with PBL: expect things to go wrong, reflect after every class, and remember that reaching even one student makes it worthwhile.
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How-to Tips and Tools
Our District’s PBL Progress (and Lessons Learned)
Successful projects in a school district getting support from PBLWorks, and the importance of establishing the “why” for a PBL journey.
General PBL
PBL World 2019, Day Three: PBL Champions Ron Berger, Billie Martinez Elementary, Burkburnett School District
Highlights from Ron Berger’s keynote as PBLWorks recognizes an individual, a school and a district at PBL World.
General PBL
PBL World 2019, Day Two: Pedro Noguera Challenges Us to Focus on Equity for All
We can use curiosity to drive achievement and close the equity gap. With that message, Dr. Pedro Noguera ignited conversations about PBL for all on day 2 of PBL World.
General PBL
PBL World 2019, Day One: Keynote & Student Presentation
The opening keynote address by Dr. Jacqueline Perez, and a student film on restorative justice at Ralph Bunche High School in Oakland, CA.
General PBL
PBL World 2019, Pre-Conference Day: Keynote by Suzie Boss, new PBL+ Sessions
A report on today’s keynote speech by Suzie Boss on the questions PBL teachers ask, plus the PBL+ Sessions and Project Slices.
General PBL
How PBL Transformed Talladega County Schools
A district superintendent tells how PBL supports a successful STEM program, teaches the 4 C’s plus computational thinking, and has raised graduation rates.
PBL and Equity
7 Moves to Advance Racial Equity Through PBL
How PBL teachers can support educational equity for Black and Latinx students when designing and implementing Gold Standard PBL.
How-to Tips and Tools
PBL and Inclusive Literacy: The Freedom of Student Voice
How to create a PBL culture inclusive to all learners, ensure all voices are heard, and ground PBL instruction in inclusive practices.