How does this work in “RealTime”
I aspire to create a few units during the spring semester to exercise this knowledge in Project-based learning. This seems easiest to implement with the Small Gas Engines course that I will be teaching with Mr. Bowen on.
Engine disassembly, trouble shooting, and re-assembly is a two unit long project that students will complete with engines that they obtain from the community. Mr. Bowen, in the past, and I plan to continue, have students find an engine in the community from various places. Once they bring in their engine we complete a pre-test on the engines to determine their overall condition, then we work together on disassembly, measuring, troubleshooting. We order parts and getting the engines up and running to be returned to the community.
This method of project based learning will facilitate student learning through the project rather than teaching them first and asking them to apply the knowledge later.
Lisa, what a great idea for a PBL unit! Perhaps your community based learning activity could stem from this as well. What are some of the different tasks the students will complete in the PBL format?
ReplyDeleteProject learning is an excellent way to raise student interest and build competence in application. I think that it is great to start this to build competence and provide for a different learning style with your students. Those with a kinesthetic learning style can really excel in this, depending on the project. I challenge you to use PBL outside the mechanical area to add to the application of a wide range of skills and instructional areas! Sincerest best wishes! Gaining skill with PBL will go a long way toward enhancing your repertoire and provide learning successes to all!
ReplyDeleteI've said it before and I'll say it again. PBL! PBL! PBL! As your illustration shows, one important aspect to PBL is that there are multiple checkpoints for learning. Aside from the "Launch" stage and the "present" stage, there needs to be multiple checkpoints/benchmarks to see where students are in the process. Love it, always here to help.
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