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.
Teachers K-10
3.1.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Establish challenging learning goals: Set explicit, challenging and achievable learning goals for all students,
2.1.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area: Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities
Completing Level Up III - Problem Based Learning will contribute 6 hours of NSW Education Standards Education Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework, addressing standard descriptors 3.5.3 from the Australia Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Welcome and Introduction
Task: This is ME
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
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
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
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
Problem Based Learning Scaffold for Students
Students Guide to Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Task: Manage the PBL Situation
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
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 Final Task
Task: Reflection and Completing the Course
Course Feedback