Creating Life-Long Learners

Where K-12 instruction once centered on content and memorization, today's educators want, most of all, to teach their students to think critically and perceptively. What better way than with project-based learning (PBL)? Author Todd Stanley provides a teacher-friendly, step-by-step approach to implementing PBL, focusing on the 21st century "three R's": readiness, responsibility, and relevance. Educators will be prepared to put this practical methodology to work right away, as they learn how toUse project and classroom management skills to create a positive, productive learning environmentDevelop curriculum around ten different project typesLink projects with today's standardsTeach students how to effectively collaborate and bring out the best in each otherReaders will find an abundance of ideas and clear guidance, along with new strategies for instilling the skills students need for tomorrow's workforce.