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Project-Based Learning in Higher Education
Lamar University FacultyEducational Leadership
Dr. Diane Mason, Assistant ProfessorDr. Cynthia Cummings, Assistant ProfessorDr. Jason Mixon, Director of Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership
Project-Based Learning PBL is commonly defined as an instructional approach
which uses real world and relevant activities designed to engage students through questioning and inquiry.
Buck Institute for EducationEdutopia
Different names, similar components Theoretical Grounding
Confucius and Aristotle -learning by doing
Socrates - questioning techniques Dewey – experience, student
interest, student-directed Piaget – making meaning from
experiences Vygotsky – constructivism Montessori – doing, experiences
Course Overview
Title - Organizational Change Doctoral Course in Ed. Leadership Change Paradigm Focus
› Dr. Michael Fullan The New Meaning of Educational Change
› Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel 8 Leadership Qualities that Matter Most
in the Real World Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Culminating Project
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Culminating Project The Leadership Book: Enhancing the Theory-Practice Connection Through
Project-Based Learning (Thompson & Beak, 2007)› What Criteria Constitutes PBL? (Thomas, 2000)
PBL projects are central, not peripheral to the curriculum. PBL projects are focused on questions or problems that “drive”
students to encounter (and struggle with) the central concepts and principles of a discipline.
Projects involve students in a constructive investigation. Projects are student-driven to some significant degree. Projects are realistic, not school-like. pp. 3-4
Scenario-based› University› High School› Elementary
Collaboration in PLCsImage Creative Commons License
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PLC Projects
Bryson Elementary Scenario (Sp1-12)› Group 2 – PLC Discussion Board, Wix Website
http://www.wix.com/justinrporter/group2cohort1edud6305#!
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PLC Projects Bryson Elementary Scenario (Sp1-12)
› Group 3 – YouTube with Xtranormal, http://youtu.be/jeS0lKq6eX4 http://www.xtranormal.com/
› Collaboration with Elluminate
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PLC Projects
Bryson Elementary Scenario (Sp1-12)› Group 4 – Prezi
http://prezi.com/zrfdchefrtoj/copy-of-bryson-elementary/› Collaboration – PLC Discussion Board
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PLC Projects Bryson Elementary Scenario (Sp1-12)
› Group 6 – Google Sitehttps://sites.google.com/site/brysonelementaryschool/about-bryson-elementary
› Collaboration in group Wiki and Google Docs
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PLC Projects
Wassamatta University Scenario (SU1-2012)› Group 6 – https://sites.google.com/site/edud6305group6/› Collaboration
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PLC Projects
Sugar Creek High Scenario (SU1-12)› Group http://texastrails.weebly.com/index.html› Collaboration
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Course Overview
Title – Teaching with Technology Technology integration focus
› Web 2.0 New Tools, New Schools› Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works
Scenario based culminating project Self-selected collaborative groups Primarily Educational Technology Leadership master’s
candidates
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Culminating Project Scenario-based Examples https://sites.google.com/site/edld5364teamtntprojectsite/home https://sites.google.com/site/edld5364teamproject/home-1 https://sites.google.com/site/edld5364twtgppawdavyouwil/home https://sites.google.com/site/juliejillmelbalamaredld5364/ https://sites.google.com/site/21stcenturystemeducators/home
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Resources
Buck Institute for Educationhttp://www.bie.org/about/what_is_pbl
George Lucas Foundation – Edutopiahttp://www.edutopia.org/
PBL Lessons Funded by NSF http://www.pblprojects.org/BlindedbytheLight/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ppeGIKL0OE
Connected Educators Monthhttp://connectededucators.org/
Online Communities of Practice http://connectededucators.org/report/
References
Bethel, S.M. (2009). A new breed of leader: 8 leadership qualities that matter most in the real world. New York, New York: Berkley Books.
Boss, S. (2012). Project based learning: A short history. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-history
Fullan, M. (2007). The new meaning of educational change. 4th Ed. New York, New York: Teachers College Press.
Markham, T., Larmer, J., & Ravitz, J. (2003). Project based learning handbook. 2nd Ed. Buck Institute for Education: Novato, CA.
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E, Kuhn, M. & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Solomon, G. & Schrum, L. (2007). Web 2.0: New tools, new schools. Eugene, OR: ISTE.
References
Thomas, J.W. (200). A review research on project-based learning. Executive Summary Prepared for the Autodesk Foundation, Buck Institute for Education. Retrieved from http://www.bie.org/images/uploads/general/9d06758fd346969cb63653d00dca55c0.pdf
Thompson, K.L. & Beak, J. (2007). The leadership book: Enhancing the theory-practice connection through project-based learning. Journal of Management Education, 31(2), 278-291. doi:10.1177/1052562096297143
Contact InformationDiane Mason, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Jason Mixon, Ph.D.
Director of Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership
Cynthia Cummings, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Presentation URLhttp://tinyurl.com/cdnodum