Product Description
Developing Natural Curiosity through Project-Based Learning is a practical guide that provides step-by-step instructions for PreK–3 teachers interested in embedding project-based learning (PBL) into their daily classroom routine. The book spells out the five steps teachers can use to create authentic PBL challenges for their learners and illustrates exactly what that looks like in an early childhood classroom. Authentic project-based learning experiences engage children in the mastery of twenty-first-century skills and state standards to empower them as learners, making an understanding of PBL vital for PreK–3 teachers everywhere.
Table of Contents:
- Developing Ideas for Authentic Challenges, Projects, Learning Experiences
- Strategy One: Map Standards to the Project Challenge
- Strategy Two: Build Classroom Community
- Strategy Three: Make Reading and Writing Authentic
- Strategy Four: Maximize Formative Assessments in Your Project
- Strategy Five: Activate Intrinsic Motivation
- Language Learners: Projects and the English Language and Dual Language Learner
- Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity
- Appendix 1
- Appendix 2
- Appendix 3
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Author Dayna Laur
Binding Paperback
Language English
Book Type Professional
Grade Content PreK-3
Copyright 2017