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PROOF POINTS: Four new studies bolster the case for project-based learning

The Hechinger Report

Four new studies on project-based learning. 3rd grade science. Developer: Michigan State University Research. Developer: University of Michigan and Michigan State University Research. 6th grade science. Developer: Stanford University Research. Developer: University of Washington Research.

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How We’re Becoming Rural Historians to Inspire Project Based Learning

Digital Promise

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Critical Thinking in the 21st Century and Beyond

A Principal's Reflections

South from his peers was his passion for helping students learn and love the sciences. He didn’t teach science. We learned science. He is the main reason I pursued a degree in science initially, before taking this passion to the field of education. All of his classes were amazing.

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Following the lessons of learning science in schools isn’t convenient

The Hechinger Report

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Tuesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Personalized learning, project-based learning, mastery-based learning – they all require more work of teachers and more work of students.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

ED Surge

In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. They observed classrooms.

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Helping Parents Decipher Education Jargon and Get to What Matters

Digital Promise

Luckily, there’s the Research Map. The Research Map is a hub for learning sciences research. They offer summaries of relevant research, including related tools and resources, as well as videos that highlight major research findings. The answer is: Topic Pages.

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How to Let Students Guide Science Learning with Challenge Based Learning

Digital Promise

Challenge Based Learning (CBL) is a type of project-based learning distinguished by its insistence that students engage with, investigate , and act on authentic and motivating challenges. They are also wondering about good ways to assess student learning in the context of challenge activities.