Module 6 - Week 7 and 8 - Planning and Preparation Reflection

As with most of the courses I have taken in the MET program, this course has been a huge learning curve.  The concept of PBL has been a constant source of learning and I am now realizing how little I knew about this topic. There is so much preparation required to design a strong project. This course has also opened my eyes to the value of PBL and, at the same time, the incredible amount of planning and management that goes into its creation. I would say that the amount of preparation time is a key is reason why PBL is not used all that often in our schools and, when it is used, it is not as effective as it could be.

In this two – week module the class discussed the importance of planning and preparation. There is so much that goes into the planning of the project – especially a semester long project.  The following are links of the work completed during this module and their importance to the overall project:

• Student Learning Guide - it gives an overview of the entire course and its assignments.
• Timeline – helps in management and the overall timeframe of the course.
• Entry Event – provides excitement for the course and creates motivation for the students.
• Tools and Resources – allows for teacher resources to be present for the project all in one place.
• Resources Needed – Gives an overview of the resources, facilities and community that will be needed in the course.