Project-based learning allows students to develop their problem-solving skills while collaborating with peers on meaningful real-world activities that incorporate academic content.
Our focus on project-based learning provides educators with the training to design authentic projects that encourage problem-based questioning, research, decision making, ownership, and creating design solutions to solve complex problems.
Focus Area
When teachers take a project-based approach to teaching and learning, students develop deeper understanding and expand their critical thinking skills. We support skill development through personalized pathways built from BL Connect, Workshops, 1:1 Coaching, and Learning Walks to achieve clear outcomes.
Outcome: I design deep learning experiences that are personalized and aligned to student interest.
Learn how to begin every class project with a driving question that is aligned to a specific learning target or goal.
Explore strategies for launching a project that hooks students’ interest while creating a story, challenge, or problem that needs to be solved.
Use design thinking backwards to plan units or projects with the end in mind.
We’ve identified four elements that are key for academic success and for building student-centered classrooms. BetterLesson guides teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders through focus areas within each element to lead their professional development journey.
Instructional Leadership Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Inclusive and Responsive Practices Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Flexible Instructional Models Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Curriculum and Academic Content Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Accelerate growth in your schools and stay ahead of the curve.
