Learning Opportunities

Alberta's revised curriculum will be concept-based, in which students are challenged to "...become conceptual thinkers, who have the ability to examine factual information critically, relate new learning to prior knowledge, see patterns and connections, draw out significant understandings at the conceptual level, evaluate the truth of these understandings based on the supporting evidence, transfer understandings across time or situation, and use a conceptual understanding creatively to solve a problem." (Erickson, Lanning, & French.  2017. Concept-Based Curriculum & Instruction for the Thinking Classroom, 2nd edition, pp.24-25).  Project-based learning, if done well, is one way in which to engage students in the concept-based approach described here.

This interactive two-day workshop will walk you through the principles of Project Based Learning (PBL) and how it connects to concept-based teaching and learning. Through a combination of direct instruction, video analysis and hands-on collaborative work, you will have the opportunity to plan and design an engaging and rigorous project for your students, that includes effective formative and summative assessment practices. Be prepared to provide/receive formative feedback about your project from your colleagues.  

By the end of the two days, you will have a complete project that directly aligns with Alberta's current Programs of Study, but also deepens your understanding of the new curriculum. You will walk away from the workshop with a project that is "ready" to introduce to your students! 

Target Audience

Grades 1 - 12 Teachers

Also Recommended For

Curriculum Coordinators, Learning Coaches, Department Heads, Administrators