PBL Blog

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer recommends and links to recent articles, blog posts, research studies, and other resources related to Project Based Learning.

Parent shares how her kids are applying what they are learning at school while at home

A teacher and National Faculty member explains what to consider when planning and calendaring a PBL unit, offering tools and tips based on his own experience.

A teacher reflects on a lesson learned from student feedback on a project, and offers 7 tips for how to effectively honor student voice by inviting student critique of projects and their implementation by the teacher.

Editor in Chief John Larmer, with contributions from the PBLWorks National Faculty, offers tips for teachers to answer FAQs about grading issues in PBL.

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

A high school math teacher explains how she designed and managed a project where students gather and present data to improve the school’s food service and reduce waste.

Two math teachers in the PBLWorks National Faculty have a new book with practical guidance and several detailed examples of PBL units for secondary math. Also: PBLWorks' general advice for PBL in math, and more resources for math teachers.

How teachers can help at-first-unwilling students rise to the challenges of a project, by modeling their own learning process to providing scaffolds to building a supportive culture.

A school counselor contributes to her school’s PBL implementation effort by starting a “Leadership Lunch” group, with students who need SEL support for working in teams in projects.