Here's an interesting question: How deliberate are your efforts to build relevance into your daily lessons?
Kids ask, "Why are we learning this?" all the time --- and I know we answer that question informally.
But are we taking intentional steps to build relevance?
Research says we aren't --- and I wonder what implications that has for student engagement and motivation.
@plugusin One of the reasons I enjoy PBL is because of it's relevance to human issues and interests. It's adaptable in that way. You can easily pick out a news topic that students are passionate about, and turn it into a PBL. Here are some ideas for topics sure to get blood boiling:
https://www.weareteachers.com/high-school-debate-topics/
Of course, it's so important to build a foundation in the content and skills students need to ensure a #PBL unit is going to be successful. I had a lot of fun blending a high-effect size instructional strategy like The #JigsawMethod into a #PBL - https://blog.tcea.org/napkin-pd-pbl-your-jigsaw/
You can also PBL Your STEM Projects - https://blog.tcea.org/pbl-your-stem-projects/
Gamify Your PBL - https://blog.tcea.org/gamifying-pbl-smashboard-edu/
Remix the 5E Model with PBL - https://blog.tcea.org/remix-the-5e-model/
Lots of possibilities and ideas available online that are even better than the ones I've expressed above. @edutooters #Education #5EModel #PBL #STEM
