How Single-Point Rubrics Can Help Deeper Learning

How Single-Point Rubrics Can Help Deeper Learning

How Single-Point Rubrics Can Help Deeper Learning by Drew Perkins, Director of ThoughtStretchers Education Developing and using rubrics with students has long been a challenge for educators. Sometimes it's an afterthought for teachers once they've planned their lesson...

The Power of “Habits of Mind” in Project Based Learning

The Power of “Habits of Mind” in Project Based Learning

The Power of "Habits of Mind" in Project Based Learning Project Based Learning (PBL) is an educational methodology that empowers students to engage in real-world problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. However, to truly maximize the benefits of PBL,...

4 Keys To Sustainable School-Wide PBL

4 Keys To Sustainable School-Wide PBL

4 Keys To Sustainable School-Wide PBL by Drew Perkins, Director of ThoughtStretchers Education How can we create a sustainable PBL implementation plan? That's the question we use to help school leaders lay the foundation for introducing and growing project based...

5 Examples Of Project Based Learning Protocols

5 Examples Of Project Based Learning Protocols

5 Examples Of Project Based Learning Protocols by Michele Mattoon, Director of the National School Reform Faculty Have you worked with project based learning protocols? Schools design Project Based Learning (PBL) because the process helps engage students in learning...

How To “Pull” Deeper Learning Through PBL

How To “Pull” Deeper Learning Through PBL

How To “Pull” Deeper Learning Through PBL by Drew Perkins, Director of ThoughtStretchers Education One criticism of constructivist, some might say progressive, education (and in particular PBL) is that it lacks 'real content' learning by students. This might be true...

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