Ep 64: Project Based Learning without the Overwhelm

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Today, we’re tackling a topic that can truly transform your classroom—Project-Based Learning (PBL). If the idea of PBL feels daunting, don’t worry! In this episode, I’m breaking it down into simple, manageable steps so you can start incorporating PBL into your lessons without feeling overwhelmed.

💡In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

• What PBL Really Is: A straightforward introduction to Project-Based Learning and why it’s more than just another teaching trend.
• Getting Started with PBL:
  • Begin with a Mini-Project: How to introduce PBL with a small, manageable project, like using linear models to track growth or speed.
  • Integrate PBL Elements: Tips on adding a PBL twist to your existing lessons without reinventing the wheel, like turning a lesson on systems of equations into a business planning project.
  • Use Ready-Made Resources: How the Project Based Algebra Teachers membership can save you time with ready-to-go projects like “Save for Success,” where students plan their future careers.

Why PBL Is Worth It:

• The benefits of PBL for both students and teachers, from boosting student engagement to making classroom management easier.
• How PBL encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, all while lightening your planning load in the long run.

Practical Tips for PBL Success:

• Aligning projects with your curriculum standards so PBL fits naturally into your teaching.
• Breaking down projects into manageable milestones with clear timelines to keep students on track.

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

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