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Gallery of Flash Cards. English as a Second Language (ESL) Lesson plans & ideas for teachers: eslflow index & home page. English Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation Exercises for ESL Teachers and Students. Free EFL/ESL Lessons for busy teachers. Dig Deep with Project-Based Learning. During my year with PLP, I heard Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach talk several times about student-driven, inquiry-based learning. I thought I knew what Sheryl was getting at, but it wasn’t until I took a graduate course this past term on Project Based Learning that I really began to understand all its implications. PBL was never something I spent too much time pondering — just another way to assess learning, right? Instead of a traditional test, I allow my 4th graders to choose a project that demonstrates their learning.

Choice is important – by differentiating, students can create something using an area of interest or strength. Incorporate technology? Even better! Well, I didn’t quite “get it.” If you want to see your K-12 students’ eyes light up with excitement and watch them approach learning with more enthusiasm than ever before, PBL/Inquiry-Based Learning is for you. PBL Online provides this excellent definition: Combining these considerations, we define Project Based Learning as: The Payoff. Worldreader.org - Books for All | Digital Delights - Digital Learning.