One of the ways we can cope with the increasing demands of curriculum requirements is to use integrated units of work...nothing new for many, but there are common responses when some people hear about this approach as a solution for authentic and deep learning....we did that and it took too much time; it doesn't fit my area etc. This article answers many of those, so next time you hear it, remember the fact response.....American I know, but just as valid in Australia!
Read the full article at the address below
Article source:
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/debunking-five-pbl-myths-john-larmer
"Many teachers and administrators -- not to mention the general public -- might have the wrong impression of PBL. Maybe they have stereotypical views of what a "project" is, or they've seen poor examples of it in the past. Or they can't imagine how it could fit in today's landscape of standards and testing ("Oh yeah, we did that in the 90's, but things were different then.")
Here are some common misconceptions and how you could respond with a "fact check" if you're trying to explain or defend PB"L.....follow the linkfor more.
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