[1.9] What is the teachers’ role during project-based learning?

Let's discuss the teachers' role during project-based learning experiences. Last month, I led an "introduction to PBL" workshop, and a teacher asked the following questions: What is the teachers' role during project-based learning? Is it possible to offer too much voice and choice? How much should students contribute to the project? How much should teachers contribute to the project? I know the responses to the questions shared is debatable because depending on who you listen to or what you read, the answer will vary. Some education researchers believe that students should design all aspects of the project. Whereas, some education researchers believe that teachers should take the leading role during PBL. In this episode, we will explore the teachers' role during project-based learning.Tune in to hear:Where the idea of project-based learning originated and how the concept evolved over timeThe common misconceptions about the teachers' role during PBL Why the role of the teacher during project-based learning can be confusingWhat it means to be the facilitator, guide, or coach during project-based learning experiences What to do when a student asks a question, and you don't know the answer How does the teachers' mindset about project-based learning impact student outcomesThe teachers' role in designing project-based learning experiencesAre you ready to become a high-impact project-based educator?[FREE] Download the Impactful PBL Roadmap™  planning document to craft your next project-based learning unit + receive weekly tips to enhance your facilitation skills via email.[FREE]  Review the Impactful PBL™ Toolkit, which provides proven strategies and invaluable tips for building a sustainable project-based learning culture at your school without overwhelming the instructional leaders, teachers, and students.Support the showThank you for listening! If you find this podcast useful and would like to support the show, please rate, review, and subscribe using your favorite podcasting app. Sharing is caring. When you leave a review, you are helping fellow educators find this podcast enabling them to design impactful project-based learning experiences for their students.

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Hi, I’m Dr. Candice Wilson-McCain, the founder of Impactful Projects, an education organization that provides curriculum, coaching, courses, and a community of practice for project-based educators. Through our core program, the Impactful PBL™ Network, we help teachers transition students from being passive learners in their classrooms to being change-makers in their schools and communities through real-world project-based learning experiences. This podcast provides proven strategies and invaluable tips for building a sustainable project-based learning culture at your school without overwhelming instructional leaders, teachers, and students. If you are an educator who desires to move from theory to practice with project-based learning, follow the podcast to receive notification of new episodes. Let's talk PBL!