Information Processing

Project-based learning

• Long term Interdisciplinary student centered learning
• Centered around challenging questions
• Allows for students to work autonomously

Design features (PBL)

• Defining learning goals
• Providing support
• Multiple opportunities for formative self assessment
• Developing social structures that promote participation and revision

Project-based Learning (cont)

• Equal or slightly better pedagogy for producing gains in academic achievement
• Not appropriate for teaching basic skills

Challenges (PBL)

• Generating meaningful questions
• Managing complexity and time
• Analyzing and evaluating dat
• developing logical argument to support claim