Overview

Project-Based Learning; it’s a term that most educators have heard and probably have heard good things about, Often, though, they aren’t quite sure precisely what its defining characteristics are other than involving students in projects that are supposed to somehow result in their learning things of value. A great many teachers are reluctant to make it part of what they do with their students due to unfounded fears of unrealistic workloads and classroom management issues associated with it. This book should help change that, making the nature of PBL (Project-Based Learning) clear and illustrating how it can be a manageable, effective, and very enjoyable aspect of instruction. The book will present an exciting, alternative approach to literacy instruction that its authors call Project Based Literacy. This will principally be done through the presentation of 20 appealing projects, all of them carefully designed to engage and inspire students (grades 3 – 8) in literacy activities that are both core to the required curriculum and deeply in-synch with the Common Core Standards in English Language Arts. The book will also present support material for this, providing sufficient theory, instructional and classroom management tips, and technology and other ‘How To’ information to ensure that rank and file classroom teachers can adopt, adapt, and enjoyably and successfully implement the projects and maximize learning in relation to the Common Core Standards for ELA.

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Author:   Mark Gura ,  Rose Reissman
Publisher:   Emerald Publishing Inc
Imprint:   Information Age Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.308kg
ISBN:  

9781681232928

ISBN 10:   1681232928
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   30 November 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I. Chapter 1. What Is Project-Based Literacy? Chapter 2. Core Elements Of Literacy Projects. Chapter 3. Project-Based Literacy and the Common Core. Chapter 4. Authenticity in Literacy Projects. Chapter 5. Project-Based Literacy and 21st Century Teaching and Learning. Chapter 6. Classroom Management and Project-Based Literacy. Chapter 7. Sharing the Work: Publishing and Presenting Student Products. Chapter 8. Assessment and Feedback of Literacy Projects. Part II: Literacy Learning Projects. Chapter 9. Non Fiction Book Map. Chapter 10. Student Created Anti-Bullying Blog: Student Writing and Blogging on Bullying, Being Bullied, and Being a Bystander. Chapter 11. Sandwich Science: Class Cookbook and Nutritional Guide to Student Sandwich Creations. Chapter 12. Label Literacy. Chapter 13. Curating a Museum Exhibit: Student Created Public Learning Displays. Chapter 14. Famous Scientists Trading Cards. Chapter 15. Student Designed Author Fan Web Sites. Chapter 16. Interactive Endangered Species Map. Chapter 17. Where I'm From—Poetry Self Portraits. Chapter 18. Game Changer Inventions: Class Exhibit on Inventions That Have Changed Our Lives. Chapter 19. Print to Podcast. Chapter 20. Public Service Announcements. Chapter 21. Class Alphabet Book Publication: Mastery of Research, Content, and Collaboration—Easy as A, B, C. Chapter 22. Rights Report: Student Reporting on the State of Constitutional Rights. Chapter 23. Good Thing or Bad? When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact, What's the Impact? Chapter 24. Neighborhood Guide Brochure. Chapter 25. School Network News: The News—Of, For, and by Students. Chapter 26. Illustrated Family Stories: The Ones We Hear, the Ones We Tell, and the Ones We Capture in Art. Chapter 27. Class Survey. Chapter 28. Painted History: Understanding Our World through Works of Art. Part III: Technology ""How To"". Chapter 29. Technology How To for Projects.

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