Spark your learners with Project- Based Learning

 

Antonio Chekhov once said that "Knowledge is of no value unless you  put it into practice "

Then ,why are we still loading our learners with content? Why are we so engaged with traditional method of teaching? How far have we gone with the passive teaching method?

Is is not time to allow our learners to practice what they learned?

Why can't we give  them that opportunity to practice?

Why can't we embrace Project-based learning?

What is Project-based learning (PBL)?

This is the type of learning  that give learners the opportunity to connect with their environment. It is a great way to teach because students learn from their experiences. 

With Project-based learning, learners can make a product or render a service.

Making your teaching Project-based does  not mean that your learners should buy expensive materials .Simple materials in the environment can get it done.

Wondering how to kick-start with Project-based learning, here are  some tips 

Depending on your subject,learners can use materials as simple as cartons ,cardboards, papers to do wonders. 

As a biology educator,my learners do campaign. sometimes, I can tell them to design a poster to warn their friends against the dangers of poor waste management in the kitchen. You need to be specific. 

They can design a poster to promote environmental sanitation . Carry out a project on how to improve water supply in their school 

Design warning signs to encourage people to pay attention to such signs to avoid accidents. 

They can make red blood cell ,Kidneys, write a song about cell.The list is endless. 

Communicate with your learners appropriately .Let them know what to do.

Benefits of PBL

1.PBL outperformed the traditional method of teaching  because it promotes active engagement  which promotes authentic learning 👌 

2.PBL involve learners in real world problems that can lead to real problem solving. Therefore it promotes problem-solving ability. 

3.With PBL, learners think critically as they embrace their tasks.

4.It encourages student engagement and connectedness. 

5.Team work is enhanced 

6.PBL promotes excellence. WHEN handling a project, learners make mistakes   learn and improve. In that way, confidence is also enhanced. 

Do not waist  your 40 or 45 minutes talking.Get your learners actively engaged .Be project oriented .

Additional resources 

7 Examples of Project-based learning