TY - BOOK AU - Larmer,John AU - Mergendoller,John R. AU - Boss,Suzie TI - Setting the standard for project based learning: a proven approach to rigorous classroom instruction SN - 9781416620334 AV - LB1027.43 .L37 2015 U1 - 371.36 23 PY - 2015/// CY - Alexandria, Virginia PB - ASCD KW - Project method in teaching N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Why project based learning? -- What is gold standard PBL? -- What does the research say about project based learning? -- Designing a project -- Managing a project -- Leading a PBL implementation effort -- PBL in informal education and summer programs N2 - "Project based learning (PBL)is gaining renewed attention with the current focus on college and career readiness and the performance-based emphases of Common Core State Standards, but only high-quality versions can deliver the beneficial outcomes that schools want for their students. It's not enough to just "do projects." Today's projects need to be rigorous, engaging, and in-depth, and they need to have student voice and choice built in. Such projects require careful planning and pedagogical skill. The authors-leaders at the respected Buck Institute for Education-take readers through the step-by-step process of how to create, implement, and assess PBL using a classroom-tested framework"-- Back cover ER -