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Course Description

Add challenge and intrigue to lessons while teaching 21st C and higher-order thinking skills such as problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking.

This course gives teachers the skills to develop differentiated learning and assessment through the discovery focussed strategies of problem-based learning.



Audience

Teachers K-10 

Teaching Standards

2.2.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Content selection and organisation: Organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs

3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies: Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking


$285 + GST - Individual Enrolment


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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Welcome to Level Up III - Problem Based Learning

    • Welcome and Introduction

    • Task: This is ME
  • 2

    Module 2: What is/is Not Problem Based Learning?

    • Introduction

    • Task: Why Use Problem Based Learning

    • What is not Problem Based Learning

    • Comparison and Summary of Constructivist Learning Models

    • VENN Diagram

    • Task: Summary Table and VENN Diagram

    • What IS Problem Based Learning?

    • Frayer Model Template

    • Task: Frayer Model

  • 3

    Module 3: The Problem Solving Process

    • Why is Problem Solving so Important?

    • Australia's Results in Problem Solving 2012 PISA

    • Task: Australia's Results in Problem Solving

    • The Problem Solving Options

    • Task: Exercise Solving v Problem Solving

    • Task: Developing Your Own Process
  • 4

    Module 4: Planning a PBL Unit

    • The Role of the Teacher and Students

    • Role Statements for Problem Based Learning

    • Task: Who Does What in Problem Based Learning?

    • Steps in Creating a PBL Unit of Learning

    • Task: Initial Planning for a PBL Unit

    • Backward Mapping and Authentic Assessment

    • Backward Mapping Diagram

    • Task: Backward Mapping Stage 1
  • 5

    Module 5: Scaffolding Problem Solving

    • Problem Solving Scaffolds Part 1

    • Task: Detailed vs Simple Scaffolds

    • Part 1 - Problem Solving Scaffolds Downloads

    • Problem Solving Scaffolds Part 2

    • Part 2 - Problem Solving Scaffolds Downloads

    • Task: Choose 3 Scaffolds to help in the Problem Solving Process and meet syllabus outcomes

    • Problem Based Learning Scaffold for Students

    • Students Guide to Problem Based Learning (PBL)

    • Task: Manage the PBL Situation
  • 6

    Module 6: Assessing Problem Solving

    • Balancing Process, Product and Presentation

    • Task: Main Aspects of a PBL unit

    • Rubrics

    • Downloads for Rubrics

    • Task: Assess the Problem Solving Rubric

    • Reflection

    • Downloads: Scaffolds for Reflection

    • Task: Scaffolds for Reflection

    • Peer and Self Assessment

    • Task: Self and Peer Assessment Record

    • Quick Peer Evaluation Form
  • 7

    Module 7: Problem Based Learning in Practice

    • Planning the Lesson Sequence

    • Task: Backward Mapping Stage 2

    • Resourcing the Problem

    • Advanced Google Search - Starter Sheet

    • Boolean Searches

    • Task: Main Resources for Your Students

    • Completing your PBL Unit

    • Final Task Template (pdf)

    • PBL Unit - Homework and final tasks

    • Task: Reflection and Completing the Course
  • 8

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

Presenter

Sabreena Taylor

Sabreena Taylor

Sabreena’s career in education has been varied, contributing at local, regional and state levels. In her 30+ years in education, Sabreena has been a head of History, regional Quality Teaching Consultant and Professional Learning and Leadership Coordinator with the Education Department of New South Wales.

Sabreena’s work has included developing online learning, the implementation of the Australian Curriculum and designing and delivering a wide range of courses registered with the NSW Institute of Teachers. Sabreena was School Planning and Performance Advisor in the Learning, High Performance and Accountability Directorate, developing online solutions for effective school planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

Sabreena has marked Ancient History HSC, developed ICT History resources and was Head Judge during the standards setting process for the Ancient History HSC.

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