2005-06, Part I
Project-Based Learning
11/18/05 | Session 01
12/09/05 | Session 02
12/16/05 | Session 03
01/20/06 | Session 04
02/17/06 | Session 05
2005-06, Part II
Resource-Rich Class
06/06/06 | Session 06
06/16/06 | Session 07
07/14/06 | Session 08
07/28/06 | Session 09
08/11/06 | Session 10
Special Science/Math Session
Archived Sessions, 2004-05
2004-05
Videoconferences List
11/19/04 | Approaches
12/15/04 | Large Classes
01/21/05 | Critical Thinking, I
02/18/05 | Critical Thinking, II
03/18/05 | Integrated Skills
06/03/05 | Virtual Language Lab
06/24/05 | Content-based EFL
07/29/05 | Integrating Culture
08/19/05 | Project-based EFL
09/30/05 | Reflective Teaching
2004-05 Archived Series
Project-based Learning and Assessment
Leslie Opp-Beckman, Speaker
August 19, 2005
Overview
This is the ninth lecture in a 10-part professional development series for English as a Foreign Language educators in Thailand. University of Oregon is partnering with the US Embassy in Bangkok, the Royal Thai Distance Learning Foundation, colleagues at Chulalongkorn University, and at ThaiTESOL on this innovative and exciting project. This session will feature student projects from Thai schools in the NE part of Thailand.
About the Speaker
Leslie Opp-Beckman is on faculty at the University of Oregon in the Linguistics Department and the American English Institute. She develops e-learning curriculum and and teaches courses on Computer-Assisted Language Learning.
Discussion Questions
- What is the relationship between content-based instruction (videoconference #8) and project-based learning?
- Where can I see examples of other teachers' projects?
- Is project-based learning only for young learners?
- How can I assess student projects; is there more than one option?
Online Resources
Pedagogical Readings
Following are some readings that explain what content-based instruction
is and how it applies to English language learning and teaching. The first
two readings in the list will give you a good basis for further understanding
of this topic.
- Project Work, A Means to Promote Language Content, by Fredricka L. Stoller.
- Living
Lessons. How Projects Engage Kids and Deepen Understanding, a
series of articles from NW Education Magazine, NW Regional Education
Laboratory. In particular, see the lead article by Lee Sherman, Explore,
Question, Ponder, and Imagine.
Practical Resources
Following are some resources that support content-based instruction
and provide practical ideas for the classroom.
- Implementing Project-based Instruction: Creating Excitement for Learning.There is no one correct way to implement a project, but here are some questions and things to consider when designing effective projects. You can also download the complete series of articles as a PDF or text-only file from NWREL, August 2002.
- Steps for Planning and Implementing a Project-Based Learning + Multimedia Project. A planning framework with a table outlining three examples of how this framework could be applied to different projects.
- The Big List on Project-Based Learning, from Edutopia. Many examples of projects from teachers.
- Project Based Learning Checklists. Make assessment checklists for different grade levels and topics.
- RubiStar. Create evaluation rubrics for projects of all types.
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