What is PBL?
Welcome to the Binge PBL for Administrators podcast, brought to you by Magnify Learning! This episode answers the question: What is PBL?
What is PBL?
- An engaging, real-world instructional model that is scalable.
- Brings together various initiatives like SEAL, personalization, engagement, and empowerment.
- More than just a curriculum - Magnify Learning helps teachers become curriculum creators rather than providing a pre-made curriculum.
- Defined as an inquiry-based approach focused on solving real-world problems, not just scenarios.
- Fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and student agency, helping students shift from passive to active learning.
Key Mindsets and Specifics for Implementing PBL:
- Classroom Shifts require administrative support, as teachers need to view things differently and receive professional development to enhance their skills.
- Leadership Support from administrators is crucial to understand and provide teachers with the necessary support.
- Changes in School Structure will be needed, including adjustments to faculty meetings, professional development, and schedules.
- PBL vs. Traditional Teaching: Traditional teaching is teacher-centric, with the teacher controlling every minute PBL promotes student-driven learning where students are active problem-solvers.
- Shifting from teacher-directed to student-driven learning is vital because passive and active learning impact the brain differently PBL compares traditional assessments to authentic demonstrations of learning PBL can lead to better results for teachers, while some PBL teachers might require additional support PBL focuses on collaboration, critical thinking, performance assessments, and continuous learning and mastery of standards.
- Reflection and Feedback are crucial in PBL Students develop feedback and self-reflection skills.
- Two episodes in the Binge PBL for Teachers podcast are dedicated to feedback and reflection.
- Differing Goals of PBL and Traditional Teaching Traditional environments aim for content mastery, while PBL strives for content mastery, engagement, empowerment, and employability skills development.
- PBL as a Framework: A mindset with a six-step structure outlined in the book "PBL Simplified," which is offered free to listeners.
- PBL Compared to STEM and Service Learning: PBL has national models, unlike STEM and service learning It combines the rigor of content standard learning and mastery with real-world problem-solving.
Resource:
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