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Project Based Learning

MAIN POINTS&EXAMPLE

• PBL is entirely student focused
• PBL is meant for an extended period of time for a student to analyze a specific interest on their own
• A student will eventually show their learning in a public way for feedback

PBL Cont'd

• Example: A student forms a research question, performs their own research, and presents their findings in some medium.

Socratic Dialogue

MAIN POINTS AND EXAMPLE

• This model is founded on questions and Socrates method of asking why.
• Students or teacher creates questions that will foster dialogue and deep thinking.
• There is a leader or facilitator that makes sure the conversation stays on topic an brings in more reluctant participants
• The goal is to make students think critically about difficult issues.

Socratic Dialogue Cont'd

• Example: Teacher asks if Odysseus is an epic hero or not in The Odyssey?
• Students gather their thoughts through their own research and become prepared for the discussion.
• Students discuss and synthesize new ideas or perspectives gained from dialogue.

Inquiry Learning

INQUIRY LEARNING

• This is a hands-on/minds-on strategy
• There is a 5 “E” learning cycle model: engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation.
• The teacher is modeling or guiding the students in learning the new concept.
• Students are active participants in the learning.
• Assessment drives teacher interaction with students
• Teacher should allow for at least three seconds of thinking time with all questions.
• Example: Teachers can have a wonder day or Genuis hourwhere students create a question and go through the inquiry process to find and share their information.

Inquiry Learning Cont'd

• Assessment drives teacher interaction with students
• Teacher should allow for at least three seconds of thinking time with all questions.
• Example: Teachers can have a wonder day or Genuis hourwhere students create a question and go through the inquiry process to find and share their information.