Autonomy and The Playground Conundrum
Aristotle’s concept of “eudaimonia” (eu·dae·mo·nia), or flourishing in life, refers to not just a fleeting feeling of pleasure
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Summer Reads to Deepen Your PBL Practice
At PBLWorks, we’re incredibly fortunate to have a number of National Faculty and staff members who are not only passionate educators, but also published authors. In this blog, we’re excited to highlight their books—essential reads for anyone looking to deepen their practice and stay inspired all summer long.
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Honoring and Meeting Teachers' Needs as We Begin a New School Year
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PBL World 2023 Champions
At PBLWorks, we love inspiring stories about the impact of Project Based Learning. Each year, we celebrate Individual, School, and
Creating Future Leaders Through PBL Success Skills
Allie Wong, Lead National Faculty, shares the impact Project Based Learning (PBL) had on her trajectory as a student and how the emphasis on Success that she earned as a student in PBL set her up for success as a leader in her professional life.
Gold Standard PBL: Design Elements
Gold Standard PBL: Essential Project Design Elements
An overview of the 7 Essential Project Design Elements in the PBLWorks model for Gold Standard PBL. Adapted from “Gold Standard PBL: The Essential Project Design Elements” white paper by John Larmer and John Mergendoller (2015).
Enhancing Teaching and Learning with PBL Spotlights
Let’s start by saying, unequivocally, that Gold Standard Project Based Learning (PBL) can and does happen in every discipline-from