PBL - Project Based Learning for MUET

I did my Masters by coursework and have since learnt so much about Project Based Learning (PBL). The actual PBL has many steps and stages and aims to give students a CHOICE and a VOICE in answering or attempting to find an answer for a DRIVING QUESTION. The teacher should no longer focus on the product of this project, rather it is the learning journey that counts. While SUMMATIVE testing helps reveal how much they have acquired, true PBL focusses on continous FORMATIVE assessment and the rubrics and feedback sessions with students are what helps students grow and improve. A lot of times, teachers today think that PBL is just giving kids a project to complete and that's the end of it. I can help guide you on what makes a holistic PBL so do email me if you need guidance on this topic.

You would need to first read all the posts in my MUET PBL blog which I created to document my PBL journey with my current batch of MUET students. The driving question was what kind of project could they do that was interactive, ICT integrated and would help their own English proficiency as well as benefit the local Papar community. The students ended up deciding on 3 different local tourist destinations and created PROMO VIDEOS for them. In the process, they learnt to use PADLET, STORYBOARDTHAT and various forms of MOVIE MAKERS before uploading to YOUTUBE and doing their presentations during out POPCORN MORN. Right, so let me know if you have any questions.

One day, I shall publish a compendium of successful MUET PBL activities that suits pre-university students. I have the ideas, just havent put it down own paper. Hmmm... can I find a publisher willing to invest in this? Who knows, right...

Bah, click this link and do visit my PBL site. Remember to read from the 1st blog post and work your way up. Click here: MUET PBL

Happy teaching!