PBL for 21st Cent. Success: Teaching Critical Thinking, etc. Project Based Learn

PBL for 21st Century Success: Teaching Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and CreativityProject Based Learning Buck InstituteA practical guide to building 21st century competencies with Project Based Learning. For middle school and high school teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders. Critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity are important for college, careers, and success in today’s world. No other teaching method brings together these “4 C’s” like Project Based Learning. This book contains down-to-earth, classroom-tested advice for teaching and assessing 21st century competencies in PBL, including: Aligning projects with Common Core State Standards, Designing projects for the 4 C’s and building student competency, Sample projects from a variety of grade levels and subjects, Rubrics for each of the 4 C’s, Tips for using technology to enhance projects, A special chapter for school leaders on building community, parent and systemic support for 21st century learning with PBL.This textbook is a valuable resource for educators who are looking to develop critical thinking skills in their students. It covers a range of subjects including education, assessment, PBL, and teaching. The book is authored by Buck Institute for Education and was published in 2015. It is available in trade paperback format and is suitable for high school, middle school, adult & further education, and elementary school students. The book is part of the Project Based Learning series and is an excellent guide for coaches, career guidance counselors, and teachers who want to incorporate PBL into their curriculum. It covers a range of aspects including collaborative learning, PBL, and teaching. The book is written in English and was published in the United States.