Pedagogical Lensescs-coaching-knowledge-base.md

Project-Based Learning

Front: Project-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered approach to teaching that allows students to learn problem-solving techniques and subject content through the exploration of real-world challenges. Through PBL students solve big, authentic problems by collaborating with peers and using resources and knowledge to develop a solution. This approach lends itself to building students' proficiency in all seven of the core CS Practices described in the K-12 CS Framework and also aligns to computational thinking frameworks.

Back: Support a teacher through the entire PBL process from planning and implementation to assessment and iteration. Help the teacher to identify driving questions in the field of CS, and push the teacher to make projects as meaningfully connected to real world problems as possible. Connect the teacher to community members and resources that can support the project. Provide examples of rubrics and materials for scaffolding student project management.

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