Facilitating Project-Based Learning

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eSkwela Model
Life Skills, Blended, Self-paced
Tertiary Education / College

eModules
Learning Facilitator/s Other Learners
A&E exam

Learner Entry:
FLT Interview ILA

Other Resources

Learner

Discussion Forum

VocTech / Livelihood Courses

Community

Mentors/ Experts

Employment

Project (Learner Portfolio) eSkwela LMS

A LEARNING COMMUNITY VIA INTERNET & INTRANET

Personal Growth

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What is a project?

An activity that takes place over an extended period of time Usually mimics a real-world task Integrative in approach Project product, presentation or performance
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What is project-based learning?

A learning method in which learners do projects Learning through experience or hands-on learning

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Why do PBL?

To develop deeper knowledge about a topic To make learning more interesting and engaging To improve learners research and problem-solving skills To develop higher order thinking skills To help learners see how what they are learning can be used in real life To develop collaborative learning skills
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Why do PBL?

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."

- Confucius

What I hear, I forget. What I hear, and see, I remember a little. What I hear, see and ask questions about or discuss with someone else, I begin to understand. What I hear, see, discuss, and do, I acquire knowledge and skill about. What I teach to another, I master.
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ICTs and PBL

ICTs can be used to: Locate information Document information Analyze information Facilitate communication and collaboration Demonstrate knowledge learned
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Sample ICTsupported projects

Multimedia presentation (aka PowerPoint presentation, slide presentation) Digital story (aka audio-video production or AVP, slide show) Report, survey Brochure, newsletter Poster, flyer Website Blog, reflective essay
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Characteristics of module projects

Should help learners integrate and apply, in a creative way, the lessons in a module Time-bound: can be completed in a day or two Should make use of skills a resources that are available to the learner Should use ICT in some way (even if only to document the project)
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Phases of PBL
Phases of PBL 1. Planning - discussion of a project topic, setting targets and timelines, tasking 2. Fieldwork - gathering and compiling information and resources Role of Learning Facilitator Guide/Coach learners, provide access to resources

3. Implementation developing the project, doing the project activities

4. Presentation - presenting the project to an audience 5. Assessment peer assessment, and self-reflection and/or group reflection Facilitate self- (and peer) assessment, assess learners work and provide feedback

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Exercise in Assessing Projects

1. Review sample learner projects for some of the e-modules and apply the scoring guide/s to provide feedback to the learner. 2. Discuss the outcomes of this exercise. What insights do you now have about your role in PBL? About assessing learners projects?

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