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Realizing the Promise of Project‐Based Learning
Author(s) -
Revelle Katie Z.,
Wise Crystal N.,
Duke Nell K.,
Halvorsen AnneLise
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the reading teacher
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.642
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1936-2714
pISSN - 0034-0561
DOI - 10.1002/trtr.1874
Subject(s) - popularity , psychology , reading (process) , literacy , social studies , mathematics education , unit (ring theory) , project based learning , key (lock) , pedagogy , computer science , social psychology , computer security , political science , law
As the popularity of project‐based learning grows, so does the importance of understanding how this instructional approach can support students’ learning and development. The authors describe a project‐based approach to literacy and social studies instruction that research has shown to be effective. Key characteristics of the approach and illustrations of how those characteristics are enacted in a project‐based learning geography unit are identified. In the unit, students develop informational reading and persuasive writing skills and learn key social studies content and skills by engaging in the development of brochures about their local community for an authentic audience. The authors also describe how educators can navigate common challenges that can arise when transitioning to a project‐based approach.