Throwing
a child in the deep end of the swimming pool and then yelling to him ‘don’t dro……wn;
is not teaching him how to swim. I have learned so many things from PBL but
enjoyed three (i) that content is no more ruler and teachers are no more the
sole owners of learning. In the data age, schools must willingly be able to
lift skill development to a spot equivalent to content acquisition in their
statements of purpose; (ii) that project-based learning (PBL) is not a home
work and when effectively executed, it offers opportunities to create skills
like innovativeness, problem solving, collaboration, and communication that
traditional guidelines cannot offer, and (iii) that time management is key to completion
of a PBL.
PBL
might influence my class room instruction in that it will enable learners to
explore real world problems and challenges that may inspire them to obtain a
deeper knowledge of the contents in such a satisfying and enjoyable climate.
By
incorporating the project work into the curriculum, teachers would have
provided the best opportunities for the learners to apply the skills and
knowledge appropriately. Here is how I intend to start PBL: (i) by starting
with one subject; (ii) by planning now before next term begins; (iii) by limiting
the use of teach-knowledgy and (iv) by drawing a line between PBL and Projects.
Ciao!
Thanks Mustafa for that straight to the point reflection. Indeed Project based lessons are not home work
ReplyDeleteTrue Mustafa. 21st century skills are very much promoted in project-based learning. And this kind of learning can take place anywhere not only at home.
ReplyDeleteYes Mundu, PBL provides an enjoyable climate for both learners and teachers!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Margrate , Mustafa is right , 21st century skill are more prometed through PBL
ReplyDeleteTrue project-based learning stimulates both critical and creative thinking of the learners especially if we structure the roles and tasks properly.
ReplyDeleteTrue project-based learning stimulates both critical and creative thinking of the learners especially if we structure the roles and tasks properly.
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