Description

Madigan’s book delivers flexible, interdisciplinary, learner-driven projects that support the National School Library Standards. Readers will find background on project-based learning (PBL), a breakdown of the essential parts of a project, and ready-made PBL projects that can be used with minimal preparation. Designed for both beginning and experienced school librarians and educators interested in facilitating PBL projects with elementary learners, this book offers

lessons, educator preparation steps, learner directions, worksheets, assessments, suggested materials, and resources; 

mini and extended versions of each project enabling use with diverse schedules, grade levels, and learner abilities; and 

chapters on collaborating with other educators, facilitating and adapting virtual PBL projects, and creating PBL projects.

This inspiring tool demonstrates how project-based learning (PBL) projects can be used in a variety of settings and provides coaching for educators who aspire to create their own projects.

"A solid introduction to project-based learning (PBL) … Whether these projects, which are well thought out and flexible to schedule and learner needs, are used independently or collaboratively with educators, elementary librarians will benefit from this valuable resource."
— School Library Journal (starred review) Maura Madigan is a school librarian in Fairfax County, Virginia, and the author of the books Learning Centers for School Libraries and Project-Based Learning for Elementary Grades. She’s worked in education for more than 25 years in the United States, South Korea, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. Acknowledgments
Introduction Part I
Chapter 1. The Basics
Chapter 2. Parts of a PBL Project
Chapter 3. Logistics
Part II
Chapter 4. PBL Projects
Chapter 5. Virtual Projects
Chapter 6. Collaborative Projects
Chapter 7. How to Create a PBL Project
Conclusion
Appendixes    Appendix A. Need-to-Know Sheet

    Appendix B. Progress Sheet

    Appendix C. Self-Reflection Sheet

    Appendix D. Peer-Reflection Sheet

    Appendix E. Assessment Rubric

Index