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Project-Based Learning+, Grades 6-12

Enhancing Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

By: Jorge Valenzuela

Foreword by Yaritza Villalba

Written with different levels of educator PBL experience in mind, this guide shows you a powerful new PBL framework for strengthening instructional practice to create an empowering student experience.

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Grade Level: 6-12
ISBN: 9781071889169
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2023
Page Count: 200
Publication date: September 14, 2023

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Project-Based Learning PLUS Social and Emotional Learning equals student and educator success

Imagine not only helping kids reach their potential academically but as citizens in society as well. In this groundbreaking new book, you will learn how!

Take project-based learning (PBL)—in which students develop educational skills like research, critical thinking, and teamwork—to the next level by enhancing it with personal competencies like self-management, social awareness, and responsible decision-making. Written by an expert in PBL, student well-being, and technology with different levels of educator PBL experience in mind, this guide to harnessing the power of these approaches provides:

The five elements of the PBL+ Framework
Tools and rubrics that help you engage all students and assess their projects
Ways to align PBL with the five SEL competencies outlined by CASEL
Tips for putting PBL+ into practice to facilitate your own teaching plans

The framework described in this book, grounded by research and supported by practical steps, is replicable in any classroom and provides educators guidance for strengthening their instructional practice to create an empowering student experience.

Author(s)

Jorge Valenzuela

Jorge Valenzuela is a respected performance and education coach, author, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. His mission is to empower educators to lead confidently and teach with greater effectiveness. Specializing in instructional innovation and action research, Jorge provides expert training in team building, core instruction, project-based learning (PBL), STEM pathways, entrepreneurship, and life skills integration. Partnering with Corwin, he helps schools systematically enhance instructional practices and adopt innovative teaching strategies, including PBL. He is a published researcher and author who also hosts the Lifelong Learning Defined podcast, sharing insights and strategies to inspire and support educators.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introduction

Part 1: The PBL+ Framework

Chapter 1. Element 1: Understand the Components of Research-Informed Project Based Learning

Chapter 2. Element 2: Understand the Basics of the CASEL 5 (for SEL) and Emotional Intelligence

Chapter 3. Element 3: Use Knowledge of Students to Inform Teaching

Chapter 4. Element 4: Design a Project Relevant to the Students You Serve

Chapter 5. Element 5: Use Frequent Feedback Cycles to Guide Student Work

Part 2: SEL-Infused Projects

Chapter 6. Understanding Self-Awareness for Connecting Passion and Purpose

Chapter 7. Understanding Social-Awareness for Having Successful Relationships

Chapter 8. Responsible Decision Making: From Awareness to Action

Part 3: A Roadmap to Student Engagement and Rigorous PBL

Chapter 9. Using a 5-STEP Roadmap to Activate Student Engagement and Rigorous PBL

Chapter 10. Fostering Collaboration and Teamwork

Chapter 11. Helping Students Prepare for the Public Product

Epilogue

Appendix A

Project and Performance Task Template

The Responsible Decision-Making Project and Performance Task Template

The Self-Awareness Project and Performance Task Template

The Social-Awareness Project and Performance Task Template

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Introduction to Project-Based Learning+ [Book Excerpt]
Project-Based Learning for New Teachers [Blog]