How can I make my groups more effective?
Group contracts provide clear roles and expectations in a Project Based Learning classroom. Without them, you might as well be trying to help the local food pantry by working with students in your entire lunch room! Ouch! Learners want to learn together. The know the...Where does collaboration fit into PBL?
Grouping is an effective way to help learners collaborate. Project Based Learning gives learners a reason to collaborate. One of the main reasons groups often go poorly is due to lack of structure. Groups take time and effort on our part. If putting learners together...How do I start my year with PBL?
Should you start the year in a different way if you are bringing PBL to your classroom? Every day you are immersing your learners in PBL is a good day, so start setting the norms and agreements on Day 1. Start setting the stage for great experiences for your learners...