Webinar | Problem Based Learning: How to Solve Real World Issues

Facilitator

Jennifer Kranenburg

Problem Based Learning: How to Solve Real World Issues in Today’s Classroom – Part 1

Date: February 21, 2018
Levels: Elementary, Primary, FDK, Junior, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Secondary, Intermediate (Grades 9-10), Senior
Areas of Focus: Critical Thinking

In this session, teachers will gain an understanding of how to facilitate problem based learning in their classrooms at any grade level. Discover how to engage students in addressing a relevant social or environmental issue while meeting curriculum expectations in multiple strands. Teachers will learn how to develop an effective research question, create an action plan, and draw on community resources as they carry out their plan. This webinar is relevant to teachers of all grades and subject areas. A planning template will be provided along with links to online resources.

Part 1 will focus on developing a research question and an action plan.
Part 2 will focus on building cross curricular tasks in and assessment.