Articles That Have Me Thinking

I have to admit, there has been times in which I have used the terminology, problem-based, project-based, and inquiry-based learning interchangeably.  This article describes what problem-based learning looks like in a classroom and reveals there is a distinct difference among the three.  As you read the short article, think about how Common Core State Standards can be achieved through problem-based learning.


Problem-Based Learning


I'm sure many of you have heard of David Warlick or have read his books.  I really enjoyed this article and believe he has revealed 4 important components on how to recognize true learning.  This is a quote from the article:

"The goal of education today is to prepare our children for an unpredictable future, and we will not accomplish this by applying more education or even technologically enhancing it. Children will learn well when the process becomes authentically responsive — learners become full partners in that process and it all becomes a lot more playful."

"This will happen in retooled classrooms, with inspired teachers and learners who are free to play with their learning." - David Warlick

What Does It Mean To Be Learned?