Rigorous PBL by Design

Foreword by John Hattie Introduction Chapter 1. Focusing on Confidence and Competence in Learning Confident and Competent Students at Work: Sir Francis Drake High School Confidence in Learning Attributes Competence in Learning Levels: Surface, Deep, and Transfer PBL as a Vehicle to Build Confidence and Competence in Learning Chapter 2. Designing PBL for Student Confidence and Competence Make PBL Effective Advancing PBL by Design Chapter 3. Design Shift I: Clarity-Understanding Expectations of Learning Upfront Clear Expectations Motivate Learning Where Am I Going in My Learning? Steps for Determining Clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in Project Design Chapter 4. Design Shift II: Challenge-Structuring and Sequencing Learning Through Projects Designing for Challenge and Intervention Step 1 (Plan A): Align Student Activities and Teaching Actions According to Surface, Deep, and Transfer Expectations Step 2 (Plan B): Structure Inquiry to Identify Student Performance and Provide Support That Aligns With the Learning Needs of Students Chapter 5. Design Shift III: Culture-Knowing and Acting on Impact Collectively Developing a Culture of Confidence Chapter 6. Reflections on PBL Practice Working Together for Impact Retooling PBL to Serve as a Vehicle for Confidence and Competence Afterword by Suzie Boss Appendices Appendix A. Project Design Template Appendix B. Sample Projects Appendix C. PBL Design Shift and Key Elements Checklist Appendix D. Recommended Texts for PBL Implementation Glossary References Index