PBL Blog

How the work of progressive education pioneers John Dewey and William Kirkpatrick led to PBLWorks' model for Gold Standard PBL.

Articles, videos, and rubrics to help K-12 teachers learn how to build teams and manage student collaboration in PBL units.

On lists of 21st century competencies, there used to be 3 C’s - critical thinking, collaboration, and communication - but now

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer clarifies common confusion about various forms of inquiry-based learning and the "two PBLs."

A formative assessment process for students to give and receive feedback for improving the quality of their work.

An explanation of the purpose and structure of PBLWorks' K-12 analytic rubrics for critical thinking, collaboration, creativity/innovation, and making a presentation.

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer explains how there is a continuum of authenticity in PBL and gives examples of projects that are not, are somewhat, or are fully authentic.

Advice for secondary teachers planning multi-subject projects that align with standards.