General Assignment 6: Project Based Learning

MELS Objectives:
[2] To communicate clearly in the language of instruction, both orally and in writing, using correct grammar, in various contexts related to teaching.
[3] To develop teaching/learning situations that are appropriate to the students concerned and the subject content with a view to developing the competencies targeted in the programs of study.
[5] To evaluate student progress in learning the subject content and mastering the related competencies.
[11] To engage in professional development individually and with others

Instructions:
1.    Determine the THEME and END PRODUCT for the project
2.    Create an introduction handout that explains the project for the students
a.    One page (ideally)
b.    Point-form instructions
c.    Evaluation tool included
3.    Create a Long Term Plan – a basic overview of how many classes it will take for your students to complete the project. (See example)
4.    Create / use / adapt handouts to support your students in the writing and  production process for each class (assigning roles & responsibilities, instructions for writing texts, instructions for producing texts…)

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ON-LINE:
?    A Long term lesson plan (LTP) – overview – of the activities you plan to do during the time your class is working on this project. (SEE EXAMPLE)
?    An introduction handout that explains the project for the students – One page (ideally)
?    AN EVALUATION TOOL (on the intro handout)
?    Support handout(s) and INSTRUCTIONS for each class
a.    Clearly label each handout (CLASS 1: Introduction; CLASS 2: Research & Writing…)
b.    Create / use / adapt handouts you have found to support your students in the writing & production process:
c.    Instructions & / or handouts for assigning roles & responsibilities,
d.    Instructions & / or handouts for writing texts
e.    Instructions & / or handouts for producing texts
f.    Instructions & / or handouts for presenting texts