The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2021

Four new studies on project-based learning. Developer: Michigan State University Research. Developer: University of Michigan and Michigan State University Research. Developer: Stanford University Research. Developer: University of Washington Research. 3rd grade science. Curriculum. Curriculum.

Project-Based Learning 145

Project-Based Learning Middle School Social Studies High School 145

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, research increasingly shows that integrating knowledge-rich instruction across subjects is essential for improving literacy, critical thinking, and overall student success. Successful integration requires strategic planning and professional development to ensure teachers feel confident in implementing this approach.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

Project-Based Learning 186

Project-Based Learning Professional Development Tradition Critical Thinking 186

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Vocabulary development : Just as students learn new words in ELA, with math storytelling they learn math vocabulary to enhance their understanding of the math concepts needed to solve problems. Thera Pearce is the learning services manager at ORIGO Education. Contact the opinion editor at opinion@hechingerreport.org.

Elementary School 121

Elementary School Project-Based Learning Professional Development Critical Thinking 121

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Department of Education’s National Education Technology Plan (2017) calls for “thoughtful intervention and attention” to close this digital use divide, namely by enabling educators to “design highly engaging and relevant learning experiences through technology.” To learn more, visit DynamicLearningProject.com and fill out the interest form.

Professional Development 104

Professional Development Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Critical Thinking 104

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Day 3: Problem- and Inquiry-Based Learning – Review of last session’s evaluations and our rules of play – Crowdsourcing – Understanding how Wikipedia really works – Crowdsourcing ideas for students and teachers – Essential elements of project-based learning – PBL v.

Leadership 107

Leadership Professional Development Geography Project-Based Learning 107