The Project Based Learning Approach

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. PBL at Monarch met the Buck Institute for Education Gold PBL standards. 

• Key Knowledge, Understanding, and Success Skills 
  The project is focused on student learning goals, including standards-based content and skills such as critical thinking/problem solving, collaboration, and self-management.   
• Challenging Problem or Question
  The project is framed by a meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer, at the appropriate level of challenge.
• Sustained Inquiry
  Students engage in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information.
• Authenticity
  The project features real-world context, tasks and tools, quality standards, or impact – or speaks to students’ personal concerns, interests, and issues in their lives.
• Student Voice & Choice
  Students make some decisions about the project, including how they work and what they create.
• Reflection
  Students and teachers reflect on learning, the effectiveness of their inquiry and project activities, the quality of student work, obstacles and how to overcome them.
• Critique & Revision
  Students give, receive, and use feedback to improve their process and products.
• Public Product
  Students make their project work public by explaining, displaying and/or presenting it to people beyond the classroom.

 Watch this PowerPoint:

Show Me the Project Based Learning Approach at Monarch

This PowerPoint shows why Monarch meets the Gold Standards for PBL

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