2. When considering whether or not you want to use the PBL approach, you should take a close look at the benefits of using the PBL approach. Some of the overall benefits of the PBL approach include: Students build great collaboration skills by working together to solve problems, teachers are able to achieve learning goals in new ways through the use of technology, and students engage in real-world activities which increases their interest level to learn new things.
3. The benefits to students who participate in PBL are quite astounding! Some benefits that participants of PBL will see are: development of good communication skills, development of a deeper understanding of how the world actually works, development of solid inquiry skills, learning to be flexible with work hours, and having the amazing feeling that they can do something to change the world!
4. The PBL approach might seem like it's actually quite flawless. Well, believe it or not, there are actually some issues to consider before jumping into the PBL approach. One issue to consider is that parents and/or colleagues might not approve of your decision to incorporate this approach. They might be old school and prefer traditional teaching instead of a 21st-century approach such as PBL. Another issue to consider is that the PLB approach is very time consuming for both the teacher and the students. The teacher needs to spend a decent amount of time preparing the project for the students and the students also need to spend some serious time actually working through the project.
5. After reading about New Technology High School, I immediately wished that I would've been able to go there! What they're currently doing there sounds like a fantastic idea. It lines up perfectly with the New Technology Model and is a great way for students to build collaboration skills. In addition, it also helps students better understand technology and teaches them some excellent research strategies. I believe that other school systems should focus on modeling their schools around that of New Tech High.
I appreciate the fact that you touched on what the teacher needs to do to prepare for PBL - the way the teacher talks and engages with the students. There are definitely a lot of benefits to PBL, which you discussed. You portrayed the advantages and disadvantages in a very clear way, that was easy to understand. I completely agree with you... I would have loved to go to a school like New Tech High! With the amount of technology in the workplace now, it only makes sense that we prepare students for future employment.
ReplyDeleteI agree with a lot of the statements that you made. I really like that you talk about how teachers need to reconsider the way they talk to students and be ready to step outside the box. I also really liked how you mentioned that you need to be willing to put in the time if you want to use the PBL approach. Having the tools and experience that students can get from using the PBL approach or going to a school like New Technology High can only benefit the students in the long run and allow them to be more successful; You did a good job at showing how this is true.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with the statements you made regarding the PBL approach. I enjoyed that you recognized that the students are not the only ones engaging their minds when using the PBL approach, seeing that the teachers need to be willing to put in the time to create and understand the PBL they are using and the tools in which they are using to teach their students through this process. I appreciate that you reflected that the students can benefit greatly from this teaching approach and showing that this approach gives students a greater advantage to be successful in their future.
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ReplyDeleteI think you brought up many good points about the project based learning approach. For one, I thought the potential issues of the PBL approach that you listed were interesting. I like that you pointed out that this approach to learning isn't flawless and it takes a lot of time and effort from both the students and the teachers for it to work successfully. I also thought you did a good job listing the multiple benefits of the project based learning approach.
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