DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History

By Heather Wolpert-Gawron | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Are you interested in using Project Based Learning to revamp your lessons, but aren’t sure how to get started? In DIY Project Based Learning in ELA and History, award-winning teacher and Edutopia blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron makes it fun and easy! Project Based Learning encourages students and teachers alike to abandon their dusty textbooks, and instead embrace a form of curriculum design focused on student engagement, innovation, and creative problem-solving. A leading name in this field, Heather Wolpert-Gawron shares some of her most popular units for ELA and Social Studies in this exciting new collection. This book is an essential resource for teachers looking to:

  • Create their own Project Based Learning units.
  • Engage student in their education by grounding lessons in real-world problems and encouraging them to develop creative solutions.
  • Incorporate role-playing into everyday learning.
  • Develop real-world lessons to get students to understand the life-long relevance of what they are learning.
  • Assess multiple skills and subject areas in an integrated way.
  • Collaborate with teachers across subject areas.
  • Test authentic skills and set authentic goals for their students to grow as individuals.

Part I of the book features six full units, complete with student samples, targeted rubrics, a checklist to keep students on track, and even \"Homework Hints.\" Part II is a mix-and-match section of tools you can use to create your own PBL-aligned lessons. The tools are available as eResources on our website, http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138891623, so you can print and use them in your classroom immediately.

Editions of DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History

EBook
ISBN 9781317486374
PDF
ISBN 9781317486381

Read an Excerpt

Are you interested in using Project Based Learning to revamp your lessons, but aren’t sure how to get started? In DIY Project Based Learning in ELA and History, award-winning teacher and Edutopia blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron makes it fun and easy! Project Based Learning encourages students and teachers alike to abandon their dusty textbooks, and instead embrace a form of curriculum design focused on student engagement, innovation, and creative problem-solving. A leading name in this field, Heather Wolpert-Gawron shares some of her most popular units for ELA and Social Studies in this exciting new collection. This book is an essential resource for teachers looking to:

  • Create their own Project Based Learning units.
  • Engage student in their education by grounding lessons in real-world problems and encouraging them to develop creative solutions.
  • Incorporate role-playing into everyday learning.
  • Develop real-world lessons to get students to understand the life-long relevance of what they are learning.
  • Assess multiple skills and subject areas in an integrated way.
  • Collaborate with teachers across subject areas.
  • Test authentic skills and set authentic goals for their students to grow as individuals.

Part I of the book features six full units, complete with student samples, targeted rubrics, a checklist to keep students on track, and even \"Homework Hints.\" Part II is a mix-and-match section of tools you can use to create your own PBL-aligned lessons. The tools are available as eResources on our website, http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138891623, so you can print and use them in your classroom immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History about?

Are you interested in using Project Based Learning to revamp your lessons, but aren’t sure how to get started? In DIY Project Based Learning in ELA and History, award-winning teacher and Edutopia blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron makes it fun and easy! Project Based Learning encourages students and teachers alike to abandon their dusty textbooks, and instead embrace a form of curriculum design focused on student engagement, innovation, and creative problem-solving. A leading name in this field, Heather Wolpert-Gawron shares some of her most popular units for ELA and Social Studies in this exciting new collection. This book is an essential resource for teachers looking to:

  • Create their own Project Based Learning units.
  • Engage student in their education by grounding lessons in real-world problems and encouraging them to develop creative solutions.
  • Incorporate role-playing into everyday learning.
  • Develop real-world lessons to get students to understand the life-long relevance of what they are learning.
  • Assess multiple skills and subject areas in an integrated way.
  • Collaborate with teachers across subject areas.
  • Test authentic skills and set authentic goals for their students to grow as individuals.

Part I of the book features six full units, complete with student samples, targeted rubrics, a checklist to keep students on track, and even \"Homework Hints.\" Part II is a mix-and-match section of tools you can use to create your own PBL-aligned lessons. The tools are available as eResources on our website, http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138891623, so you can print and use them in your classroom immediately.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching of a specific subject

Where can I read a sample of DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317486374

Who is/are the Author/s of the book DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History?

Heather Wolpert-Gawron

Who is the Publisher of the book DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317486374) and pdf(ISBN 9781317486381)