Project-based learning is one way to promote active engagement and naturally embed differentiation opportunities in the elementary classroom setting. Boston University Center for Teaching & Learning (2024) states that "project-based learning (PBL) involves students designing, developing, and constructing hands-on solutions to a problem. The educational value of PBL is that it aims to build students’ creative capacity to work through difficult or ill-structured problems, commonly in small teams" (para. 1). While challenges and projects are designed for the students to complete at school in connection to standards or objectives, there is great benefit to also embedding an at-home component. This is an additional activity or task that students can complete at home with their parents or guardians. The goal is to naturally support family involvement in a meaningful manner.
The presenters will share PBL resources and activities that elementary educators can bring into their own classrooms. Due to the varying backgrounds in education, we will be sharing PBL content in the areas of literacy, mathematics, and physical education. Attendees will leave the presentation and be able to apply the knowledge and activities into their own classrooms. While the target audience for this presentation is elementary educators, activities can be adapted and enhanced for older grades. Educators in higher education can also attend and reshare the information with their preservice students.

Authors:
Jill Tussey, Buena Vista University, United States
Jessy Bibler, Buena Vista University, United States
Michelle Metzger, Buena Vista University, United States
Leslie Haas, New Uzbekistan University, Uzbekistan

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Jill Tussey is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Buena Vista University in United States

See this presentation on the full schedule – On Demand Schedule

Bookmark