Keep It Real with Pbl, Secondary: A Practical Guide for Planning Project-Based Learning

Let′s Get Real About PBL

The book′s companion website features an updated guide to help teachers integrate technology into PBL experiences for online and blended learning instruction.

Does project-based learning (PBL) feel just out of reach in in your secondary classroom? Is project-planning an overwhelming project in and of itself? Dr. Jennifer Pieratt, a consultant and former teacher, knows firsthand how challenging designing projects can be, especially for secondary teachers with large caseloads and short class periods to engage in meaningful teaching and learning.

In this hands-on, interactive guide, Pieratt supports secondary teachers through the iterative process of planning authentic project-based learning experiences. Using backward design, she gives teachers ready to use strategies for identifying the best concepts to tackle in PBL experiences, brainstorming realistic projects, facilitating meaningful learning, and creating formative and summative assessments. The book is visually accessible in style and features

#realtalk soundbites that tackle the challenges to implementing PBL

Tips and resources to support the project-planning process

Planning forms to guide you through planning your projects

Key terminology and acronyms in PBL

Exercises to help you reflect and process throughout your project plans

Master PBL planning with this clear, efficient, and easy-to-use guide to creating enriching experiences for your students!

Author: Jennifer R. Pieratt
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
Published: 02/06/2020
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Spiral
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781544369372

About the Author
Pieratt, Jennifer R.: - Jenny Pieratt, Ph.D. is a Progressive Educator and Teacherpreneur. She was a founding staff member at High Tech High North County, a former School Development Coach at New Tech Network, and National Faculty at BIE. In 2016 Jenny became the Founder and President of CraftED -- a leading voice for the mainstream wave of PBL implementation, through virtual and onsite professional development and coaching, active networking, and practitioner-based publications. With a PhD in educational philosophy, specifically PBL, Jenny prides herself on staying in the trenches with teachers and advocating for teacher support to bring HQPBL to classrooms across the U.S. Jenny is an active blogger and speaker, former teacher of grades 5-10, equity advocate, and proud small business owner. Jenny resides in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA with her husband and two children.