PBL Blog

PBLWorks Editor in Chief John Larmer comments on designing projects about gun issues, and the problem with large high schools.

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

An instructional coach and a teacher planned projects for 7th and 8th grade, then learned a lesson about what made one much more engaging for students.

WHY should I plan for reflection? By definition, reflection is serious thought and consideration about an idea or experience. In

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

6 best practices and tips for designing and facilitating projects to allow for student choice, and how "voice" is different.

An explanation of how PBL differs from what high-achievers are used to, but benefits their learning. This also addresses concerns about group work and preparation for college.

A 9th grade teaching team’s plan for a daily routine, with 6 key considerations.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we should give a special shout-out to teachers who use Project Based Learning. Whether they are new to the game or PBL veterans, they share certain admirable traits along with their use of the Project Based Teaching Practices in our model for Gold Standard PBL.