Project Based Learning Data Collection and Reporting

2010-11 and Beyond

Project Based Learning (PBL) curriculum supports comprehensive student-directed research projects centered on the individual’s passions, interests, and goals. The learning model is supplemented by teacher-led workshops and student –proposed seminars. The processes of learning, i.e. reading, researching, writing, and speaking, are emphasized throughout the project process. A service component often provides significant learning experiences.

PBL is a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks.

USES: The project based indicator is needed to meet the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and address existing gaps in the state LDS data sets, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will build a new student level data collection and begin accumulating new data the first quarter of 2011 and beyond. The main objectives of this effort will be to address 2 key components referenced in ARRA and specified in the America COMPETES Act, the ability to match teachers with students and capture student-level transcript information, including courses completed.

Last updated on 7/5/2011 1:17:09 PM