Project-Based Learning for ALL Students

This workshop explores Project-Based Learning (PBL), emphasizing its role in enhancing student engagement and fostering real-world skills. Participants learn how PBL accommodates diverse learning styles and empowers students through meaningful, student-driven projects. Special attention is given to integrating students with disabilities into PBL through careful consideration of project scope, student input, checkpoints, and timelines. Practical examples illustrate how authentic projects differ from traditional assignments.

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• Student disengagement
  
  
• Lack of authentic learning experiences
  
  
• Insufficient student agency in learning processes

1. Designing Authentic Projects: Participants will learn how to create meaningful, real-world projects that engage students by connecting classroom learning to authentic experiences.
   
   
2. Scaffolding for Diverse Learners: Educators will develop strategies to adapt project elements (scope, timelines, checkpoints) effectively, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for students with varied abilities.
   
   
3. Student-Driven Inquiry: Attendees will master techniques for fostering student independence by enabling students to define problems, manage their learning processes, and deliver impactful presentations.