How can projects help students engage in work-based learning? This session presents examples of high-quality, real-world projects that provide opportunities for students to gain valuable skills as they go through the steps of producing products and performances. Presenters: Theron Cosgrave and Michelle Swanson, Swanson & Cosgrave Consulting

2. Theron Cosgrave
Michelle Swanson
Swanson & Cosgrave Consulting
July 2013

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WELCOME
• The Challenge
• Examples of WBL/PBL Integration
• Drill Down on WBL & PBL
• Your Turn – Tune a Project
• Q & A, wrap-up

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THE CHALLENGE

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THE CHALLENGE
And yet…
How can we provide meaningful
WBL for ALL students?

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THE SOLUTION
Integrate WBL features
into well-designed projects

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PROJECT EXAMPLES
BEFORE &
AFTER

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PROJECT EXAMPLES
Web Design/
Tech Squad
BEFORE &
AFTER

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ABOUT WBL
Key Features:
• Connect classroom to work world
• Learn about careers
• Identify interests
• Learn and apply skills in workplace

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ABOUT WBL
3 Types of WBL:
• Career Awareness
• Career Exploration
• Career Preparation

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ABOUT PBL
The Six A’s of PBL:
• Authenticity
• Academic Rigor
• Applied Learning
• Active Learning
• Adult Relationships
• Assessment Practices

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WBL & PBL
get students into the workplace
or
operate the classroom as a workplace

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CASE STUDIES
With a partner…
How might you integrate WBL features
into the two project case studies?

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YOUR TURN
With a partner…
Use the WBL/PBL Integration tool to
add more WBL features into an existing
unit or project.

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RESOURCES
NAF Guide to WBL

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RESOURCES
Linked Learning BLTs

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Theron Cosgrave
Michelle Swanson
www.swansonandcosgrave.com
Thanks For Attending!
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