Gold Standard PBL: Teaching Practices
The Importance of Project Based Teaching
How the work of progressive education pioneers John Dewey and William Kirkpatrick led to PBLWorks' model for Gold Standard PBL.
PBL Blog
How-to Tips and Tools
Resource List: Collaboration in PBL
Articles, videos, and rubrics to help K-12 teachers learn how to build teams and manage student collaboration in PBL units.
How Can We Teach and Assess Creativity and Innovation in PBL?
On lists of 21st century competencies, there used to be 3 C’s - critical thinking, collaboration, and communication - but now
General PBL
Project Based Learning vs. Problem Based Learning vs. XBL
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer clarifies common confusion about various forms of inquiry-based learning and the "two PBLs."
How-to Tips and Tools
Using Gallery Walks for Critique & Revision in PBL
A formative assessment process for students to give and receive feedback for improving the quality of their work.
How-to Tips and Tools
How to Use the "4 C's" Rubrics
An explanation of the purpose and structure of PBLWorks' K-12 analytic rubrics for critical thinking, collaboration, creativity/innovation, and making a presentation.
How-to Tips and Tools
What Does It Take for a Project to be “Authentic”?
PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer explains how there is a continuum of authenticity in PBL and gives examples of projects that are not, are somewhat, or are fully authentic.
How-to Tips and Tools
How to Design an Interdisciplinary Project
Advice for secondary teachers planning multi-subject projects that align with standards.