PBL

The aim of project based learning is to enable the students to make an age appropriate sustained and meaningful inquiry. This exercise should develop their skills and further their conceptual knowledge through an in-depth investigation. The project should culminate in the form of a product (material or intangible) that makes a positive contribution towards the immediate or wider community. Above all, the students must, by engaging in this exercise, be able to understand and appreciate the process of learning and take pride in their accomplishments.

The objective of project based learning is to enable the students to understand different aspects of ‘learning by doing’, including evaluation of their own work. The project may be assessed based on how a student goes about the following.

• • Investigation- deciding what the student wants to learn about, identifying what they already know and discovering what you will need to know to complete the project
  • Planning- creating proposals or criteria for their project, planning their time and materials and recording developments of the project
  • Taking Action- making decisions, developing understandings and solving problems, communicating with their supervisor and others and creating a product or developing an outcome
  • Reflecting- evaluating the product/outcome and reflecting on their project and learning.

The role of teachers in project based learning is to supervise the student. Every student must have a dedicated supervisor who will counsel and guide the student in the project(s) undertaken over the academic year. A teacher will supervise a set of students depending on the number of students to be supervised in total. Their task would include the following:

• • Ensure the chosen project topic is based on a concept from one of the subjects being studied and has real life significance. The project must be in line with appropriate legal and ethical standards with regard to health and safety, confidentiality, human rights, animal welfare and environmental issues
  • Provide guidance to students in the process and completion of the project
  • Confirm the authenticity of the work submitted
  • Provide to the student

1. 1. 1. Action Plan with deadline
      2. Assessment criterion for the project
      3. Recording format for the four stages of the project (objectives)
      4. Explain the importance of Academic Honesty