Project-Based Learning Handout

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Assessment Description
Humanities content areas of social studies (history, social sciences, and geography), the arts (visual and performance), and English/ELA (reading, writing, and oral language), can be taught using a variety of methods of instruction. Three common methods incorporated into humanities instruction are project-based, inquiry-based, and Socratic Seminar.
Project-based learning teaches content through meaningful real-world problem solving and application. Project-based learning increases motivation and student investment, engages the student with hands-on experiences, and provides a different medium for students to demonstrate mastery of content standards. Project-based learning also builds critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills, all of which are necessary for our students to succeed beyond the classroom.
Part 1: Handout
Create a visually appealing project-based handout as a professional development resource for new teachers at your school. This handout will explain project-based learning and its effectiveness with cross-disciplinary instruction in humanities content areas.
Your project-based handout must include:
Detailed description of project-based learning, how it can link prior content knowledge, and make connections to students’ experiences.
One example of a Social Studies (humanities) learning experience that develops student knowledge and skills in cross-disciplinary contexts.
Two examples of digital resources that would assist in implementing project-based learning methods.
Graphics and color to make the handout visually appealing and easy to follow.
Part 2: Reflection
Along with your project-based handout, include a 250-500 word reflection on the importance of including project-based learning as an instructional method including:
How project-based instructional methods are well-suited to cross-disciplinary instruction in humanities content areas.
How you will implement project-based learning in your future professional practice.
Support your presentation and reflection with at least two scholarly resources.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.