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Activity-based Instruction: Why and How

Step 3: Focus on an aspect of your practice

  1. Read this article on project-based learning.

    “Project-based Leaarning and the GED.” Anson Green, Focus on Basics, Volume 2, Issue B, June 1998.

    Summary:
    In this article, the author describes how the Project FORWARD life skills curriculum is used with a GED class to encourage student collaboration as participants work towards their academic and life goals. The author observes that project-based learning prepares students for the GED and helps learners develop a strong sense of personal responsibility, a solid self-image, and good interpersonal skills while learning relevant material.

    book Read the entire article. (Opens new browser window. Close it to return.)

    • Reflect on how project-based learning emphasizes cognitive development. Add to the web you created on activity-based instruction.
    • Think about what higher-level cognitive skills are developed by using collaborative learning and project-based learning.
    • Note your experiences, questions, and/or objections to project-based learning for GED preparation.
  2. Reflect on what you experienced and thought about during the self-study. What might you do differently in your instruction as a result?
  3. Develop a lesson plan that uses an activity-based instructional method. Use the Sample Instructional Plan [PDF].

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1. Read the research ::: 2. Reflect on this research ::: 3. Focus on your practice

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