Models
Five of the six CDL models with areas of focus:
Further Instructions:
Explore Teaching for Transformation (listed below) via the videos from the different school levels and view class projects via PDF or PPT's.
If you would like to explore other models you can view the graphic above and then go to the name of that model hyperlinked below. The hyperlink will take you to a blog post telling how the model is being implemented in a Christian school in North America. Other resources related to that model are then listed under each of the hyperlinked headings.
Note what you find interesting about what you are learning and jot down questions you may have.
Process your learning and questions with a partner and be ready to share out when called on back in the larger group.
High Tech High - Transformed by Technology and Project Based Learning movie link (the classic video!)
High Tech High Student Projects
New Strong Evidence Supporting PBL
New Research Explores the Impact of PBL
Project Based Learning: A Christian Pedagogy?
Asking Questions Is Central to Project Based Learning
BIE – BUCK Institute Resources
BIE – Also known as the BUCK Institute for Learning. Check out this site for activities, videos, handouts, and research. BIE is the mother lode of PBL and its site is one of the best. You can also contact BIE for professional development needs. Here are some highlights to explore inside this site.
PBL Example Projects – Are you looking for some project ideas… watch these videos to learn even more.
How to do PBL – Perhaps you are looking for various ways to work PBL into your class, subject, school, or district. Great information is found here.
BIE Tools – PBL Project Search– Here you will find a collection of 450 proven lesson plans to set any PBL desire into action. Look at the database found on the right hand side of the page.
BIE PBL Research Library – Here you will find a wonderful collection of research summaries, full papers, and presentation materials. These provide evidence for PBL effectiveness and provide knowledge of effective PBL practices.
3 Tips for Creating Authentic Kindergarten Project Based Learning
PBL: Three Types of Direct Instruction
Digital technology resources to help with PBL
How do I differentiate through PBL?
Answers to FAQ's about PBL for Gifted Students
Here are more than 30 websites with free PBL examples, guidance, rubrics, and templates. To see project-based learning lessons sorted by subject go to:
EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning)
Student led conferences - EL videos
Protocols for engaging all students with instruction - great resource!
TfT (Teaching for Transformation)
What is the Story at the Heart of Our Schools?
Videos:
TfT at Lansing Christian School with Carrie Belanger (Elementary)
Carrie Belanger shares how Teaching for Transformation shapes learning in her classroom at Lansing Christian School.
TfT at Denver Christian School with Cole McClain (High School)
Cole McClain shares how Teaching for Transformation shapes learning in his classroom at Denver Christian School.
TfT at Sioux Falls Christian School with Jessica DeWit
Jessica DeWit shares about the Teaching for Transformation journey at Sioux Falls Christian School.
Working towards Habitat Restoration.pdfThe Ear and Hearing - 4th Grade Science.pdfNarrative Writing - 5th Grade.pdfPicnic Table for Playground - 8th grade.pptxThe Blessing and the Curse - Secondary Socials.pdf3D Design and Printing.pdfSee more TfT stories on their website!
Deep Consistencies - a summary of the commonalities between all 6 models