Students explore their school or neighborhood in small groups to identify real-world challenges, documenting their findings and initial ideas

Introduce students to the concept of problem-based learning and present the essential questions for the project to spark curiosity about real-world problems in their community

Facilitate a session where teachers explore the essential questions and set personal goals for integrating problem-based learning strategies into their practice

Groups present their findings to the class, engaging in discussions to broaden perspectives and refine problem statements

Students form small groups to plan a community scavenger hunt, identifying potential locations and real-world problems to investigate, fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills

Conduct a collaborative brainstorming session where teachers identify real-world problems relevant to their subject areas and communities

Organize small group discussions to explore innovative approaches to address the identified issues, encouraging reflection on personal experiences

Students reflect on their initial thoughts about community issues, recording questions and ideas in their journals to promote self-directed learning and critical thinking

Guide teachers through a detailed examination of problem-based learning principles and their applications in various subject areas

Students conduct the scavenger hunt, documenting observations and data through notes and photographs, enhancing their inquiry and observational skills

Students individually reflect and write about how real-world problems can be integrated into their subject area, using guiding questions

Back in the classroom, students analyze their findings and brainstorm potential solutions to the identified problems, encouraging innovative thinking and collaboration

Have teachers share one problem-based learning idea they are excited to develop further, receiving initial feedback from peers

In groups, students brainstorm potential innovative solutions to the problems identified, considering various approaches

Students begin drafting a problem-based learning lesson plan, incorporating real-world issues and aligned with Indiana standards

Assist teachers in drafting a problem-based learning lesson plan, focusing on integrating real-world problems and fostering critical thinking

Students begin drafting their problem-based learning lesson plans, incorporating their community findings and aligning with Indiana standards to meet assessment requirements

Students share their lesson plan drafts with peers for feedback, engaging in constructive critique and reflection

Facilitate a session where teachers share their draft lesson plans and receive constructive peer feedback to enhance their plans

Peer groups provide feedback on lesson plan drafts, prompting revisions and fostering a collaborative learning environment that supports self-directed improvements

Students finalize their lesson plans, integrating feedback and ensuring clarity and alignment with learning outcomes, focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving strategies

Encourage teachers to reflect on peer feedback and refine their lesson plans, focusing on self-directed learning and personal growth

Students use peer feedback to refine and finalize their lesson plans, focusing on clarity, engagement, and critical thinking elements

Students create a digital portfolio to showcase their lesson plans, including self-reflection notes and documented peer feedback to highlight their learning journey

Students compile their lesson plans, reflections, and feedback into a portfolio, documenting their learning journey

Provide time for teachers to finalize their lesson plans, ensuring alignment with learning goals and competencies

Organize presentations where teachers showcase their problem-based learning lesson plans to peers, highlighting real-world application

Students prepare their lesson plans for presentation, creating interactive elements to engage attendees

Each student presents their lesson plan to the class, articulating the real-world problem addressed, approaches taken, and learning outcomes achieved, supporting academic mindset and self-efficacy

Students present their lesson plans to peers, teachers, and community members, receiving feedback and reflecting on their learning process

Conduct a structured critique session where peers offer insights and suggestions for further refinement, followed by personal reflection on the feedback received

Classmates, teachers, and invited community members participate in a gallery walk to provide constructive feedback on the presentations, reinforcing community connection and reflection