PBL: What Does It Take for a Project to Be "Authentic"? Everyone thinks that Project-Based Learning has something to do with "authentic" learning. But not everyone agrees what this means. Take this quick quiz. Which of the following projects could be called authentic? A) Students learn about endangered species in their region and take action to protect them, including a public awareness campaign, habitat restoration fieldwork and communication with local government officials. b) Students design and create a calendar with pictures and information about endangered species, which they sell at a pre-winter break community event and donate the money to an environmental organization. c) Students play the role of scientists who need to make recommendations to an environmental organization about how to protect endangered species in various ecosystems around the world.
To authenticity purists, a project is not really authentic unless it is in the real world, connected directly to the lives of students and real issues in their communities. Not Authentic. Participate - Infill Philadelphia. Dive into programs and events that explore green stormwater infrastructure and its potential to transform Philadelphia and other cities! Upcoming events: Soak It Up! At City Hall Exhibition October 7 – December 7, 2013 Philadelphia City Hall 2nd and 4th Floors Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Green City Clean Waters, Philadelphia’s innovative 25-year stormwater management plan, will bring green stormwater infrastructure to neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. What will these projects look like? How will they work? Art in City Hall showcases inventive, engaging designs for Philly’s future green tools from Infill Philadelphia: Soak It Up!
Opening Reception Tuesday, October 15, 2013 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Philadelphia City Hall Council Caucus Room, 4th FloorPlease use the northeast corner visitor’s entrance Join us at City Hall to see Soak It Up! PhillyGreen October 1 – November 22, 2013 Philadelphia Center for Architecture Opening reception: Thursday, October 17, 5:00 to 7:00 pm Past events: PBLU.org | Making Projects Click. The Photo Essay. The Photo Essay.