Rigorous PBL by Design: Three Shifts for Developing Confident and Competent Learners

Michael McDowell

ISBN 10: 1506359027 / ISBN 13: 9781506359021

Published by SAGE Publications Inc, 2017

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. 2017. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

Seller Inventory # V9781506359021

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rigorous PBL by Design: Three Shifts for Developing Confident and Competent Learners
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1506359027
• ISBN 13: 9781506359021
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Thoughtful Design Guide for Maximum PBL Impact

When problem- and project-based learning (PBL) is designed and delivered effectively, it has the potential to create confident and competent learners. Educators must know how to thoughtfully design projects that move students from surface to deep and transfer learning.

Bridge the gap between expected PBL success and real-life classroom implementation by diving deep into the design for new and existing projects. Through in-depth examples, discover how to make three shifts essential to improving PBL’s overall effect:

• Clarity: Students should be clear on what they are expected to learn, where they are in the process, and what next steps they need to take to get there
• Challenge: Help students move from surface to deep and transfer learning
• Culture: Empower them to use that knowledge to make a difference in their life and the lives of others

Be the key to help students discover, deepen, and apply their learning to a world beyond them.

"This is an outstanding resource for educators, providing a practical framework for creating effective and impactful PBL experiences. We are committed to strengthening our PBL practices and we look forward to adding this valuable resource to our professional reference library."
Rachel Bergren, MSc, Director, Education and Guest Experience
The Marine Mammal Center

"Michael McDowells book provides powerful insights to ensure the conditions essential for PBL are present for increased impact on student learning. This magnificent book provides educators with practical ways to design authentic and ′ever-lasting′ learning."
Sarah Martin, Principal
Stonefields School, New Zealand

About the Author

Michael McDowell, EdD was a public school educator for eighteen years serving in the roles of classroom teacher, academic and athletic coach, school principal, assistant superintendent of personnel and instruction, and superintendent.  During his tenure as a superintendent, his school district received state and national accolades including the National Blue Ribbon Award which recognized their work for student performance and mental health and well-being in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by the U.S. Department of Education.

Dr. McDowell serves on numerous boards, served as a college professor, and worked for non-profit organizations to enhance student learning around the world.  Over the course of his career, Dr. McDowell has authored bestselling books, created professional learning programs and workbooks, provided keynotes and workshops, and provided practical tools and resources for thousands of teachers and leaders on almost every continent around the world.  A prolific author and consultant, Dr. McDowell is recognized as one of the leading authorities on integrating innovative and impactful practices into schools. Offering keynotes and executive coaching to heads of school around the world, he partners with educational leaders to implement high leverage strategies that will enhance teaching and learning in classrooms, schools, and systems through his work with Hinge Education.