Full Description
The Minnesota New Country School's award-winning project-based model is capturing the attention of administrators and educators across the country. This book explains the theory and practice behind making a project-based system work. It covers learning theory, the role of teachers in such a system, what a school building and school day would look like, examples of student projects and how they are assessed, and a chapter on steps to take to create a school of this nature.
Educators, parents, and students who feel oppressed by the system or are not satisfied with their present situation; people who are in danger of losing a school to consolidation; or small school movements in urban areas will want to read this book and discover a different outlook on what learning is, how learning takes place, and how to keep young people interested and excited about learning.
Contents
Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Preface
Chapter 3 Acknowledgments
Chapter 4 Chapter One: What is Project-Based Learning?
Chapter 5 Chapter Two: What Is Learning?
Chapter 6 Chapter Three: What Shall We Assess and How Shall We Assess It?
Chapter 7 Chapter Four: What Is the Role of the Teacher?
Chapter 8 Chapter Five: What Should the School Look Like?
Chapter 9 Chapter Six: How Does the Project Process Work?
Chapter 10 Chapter Seven: What Do Projects Look Like and How Do They Affect the Learners?
Chapter 11 Chapter Eight: Can You Overcome the Obstacles?
Chapter 12 Appendix A: 2001-2002 Project Proposal Form
Chapter 13 Appendix B: Performance Rubric for Minnesota New Country School
Chapter 14 Appendix C: Project Check List
Chapter 15 Appendix D: Presentation & Exhibition Evaluation Form for Minnesota New Country School
Chapter 16 References and Suggested Readings
Chapter 17 About the Author
