PBL Blog

Teacher and PBLWorks National Faculty member Erin Brandvold explains the benefits of “de-privatizing” practice, for professional learning and promoting a PBL culture.

A teacher explains why and how to promote a school culture in which teachers can honestly and openly reflect on their use of PBL, modeling the practice for students.

A veteran PBL instructional coach shares 6 skills teachers need to coach students effectively.

How a high school staff explored the Gold Standard PBL Essential Element "authenticity" in a school-wide professional development effort.

How teachers play the role of coach during a project, with an excerpt from the book Project Based Teaching.

The importance of relationships in PBL teaching, and how teachers can form closer connections to students.

A list of resources to help teachers enhance their skill in PBL assessment.

Meeting the Project Based Teaching Rubric criteria “clearly and specifically derived from standards” and “allows demonstration of mastery” requires careful thought and planning.

Even when we think that we’re “experts” at the craft of teaching PBL in a student centered fashion, we still need to be cognizant of our students’ experience level of owning their own learning.

Advice for beginning your PBL journey by using elements of PBL in an intentional process for professional growth.