Gather: Explore Resources

Here are some resources to help you explore PBL and related topics in more depth. Email me to request additional resources for this site.

Assessment

• Reading: "Assessment Through the Students' Eyes," Rick Stiggens. (PDF below)
• Blog post: "Use Formative Assessment to Put Students on a Winning Streak"
• Video: "What is Authentic Assessment?"
• "Dipsticks: 53 Ways to Check for Understanding" (PDF below)

PBL Research and Definitions

• Project-Based Learning Research Review from Edutopia
• PBL and Student Achievement, synthesis from BIE
• "Project-Based Learning vs. Problem-Based Learning vs. XBL," blog post from John Larmer of Buck Institute for Education
• "Different Ways of Learning by Doing," EdWeek post
• PBL + AP: Knowledge in Action research project from Lucas Education Research

Scaffolding for EAL (and World Languages)

• English Learner Scaffolds for PBL
• Supporting ELLS through PBL (video)
• Student-Centered World Language Classrooms