KATE 2005 Exploring Science though a Project-based Language Course

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KATE 2005Exploring Science though a
Project-based Language Course

• Paul Daniels

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Presentation Overview
Background
Development
Sample Course
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Project-Based Learning
John Dewey learning-by-doing(Democracy
Education 1916)
Jean Piaget learning is an interactive
process learner internally forms concepts
constructs meaning. (To Understand is to Invent,
1973)
Constructivism
Lev Vygotsky social interaction plays a
fundamental role in the development of
cognition. (Mind in the Society, 1978)
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Project-Based Learning
Seymour Papert Constructionism simulates "the
way children learn in non-school settings".
Howard GardnerTheory of multiple
intelligences(Gardner 1983)
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• Multiple Strategies

BehavioristStrategies
Cognitive Strategies
PBL In EFL
Constructivist Strategies
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Project-basedCurriculum
pair work
learningstyles
theme-based
Cooperative
Varietyof tasks
studentchoice
group work
LMS
tasks
Technologyenhanced
Authentic
Students involvedin decisions
multimedia
materials
databases
relevance
Learner-centered
learnerresponsibility
teacher as facilitator
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Technology
WWW
Information
Mail / Forums
LMS
Communication
Databases
Journals / Blogs
Imagegalleries
Digital Video
Multimedia
Slide Presentations
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PBL Benefits

• Increased motivation
• Increased problem-solving ability
• Improved research skills
• Increased collaboration
• Increased resource-management skills

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Instructional Design
needs goals
curriculum
learner exposure
teacher training
Plan
Implement
learner experience
gathercontent
Studentfeedback
Develop
Evaluate
accessible
multimedia
Teacherfeedback
portfolios
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Practical Example
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Science English Lab
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Environmental Theme
Reflection
Measurements
Data Analysis
Renewable Energy
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Activities

• Preview
• Vocabulary Review
• Mini-Lecture
• Comprehension Check
• Pairwork
• Project
• Follow-up

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Outline
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Preview
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Preview
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Vocabulary
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Review
Review
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Authentic Listening
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Pairwork
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Project 1LifestylesA day in the life of a KUT
student
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Mobile Blog
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Project 2

• Measurements Estimations

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Stations
Mass Weight
Dimensions
Area
Speed Time
Volume
Electricity
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Dimensions
Project 2
1. What is the length of the chopsticks? 2. What
is the diameter of the soda can? 3. What is the
thickness of the monitor? 4. What is the area of
the table?
Data
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Project 2
Electricity
1. How many watts is the light bulb? 2. How many
volts can the solar cell produce if you hold it
under the light? 3. How many solar cells would
you need to light a 60 watt bulb?
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Project 4
Solar CarDesign Race
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Project 3
Collecting and Presenting Data
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Project
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Project
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Follow-up
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Interact
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Discover
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Move around!
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Get outside!
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Work independently
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Hands-on
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Assessment

• Portfolio assessment
• Scoring rubrics

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Guidelines

• Outline goals tasks
• Set specific deadlines / timeline
• Provide detailed examples
• Plan resources time, technology, funds

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Setup

• Linux Server
• Redhat
• Database
• MySQL
• Programming Languages
• (Server-side) PHP, Perl, Python, ASP
• (Browser) Flash, Javascript

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Desktop Tools

• Word processor
• HTML editor
• Spreadsheet
• Presentation

Microsoft Office OpenOffice
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Server Tools

• Mail
• Learning Management System
• Quizzes

Web Mail
Mailman
Moodle
Hot Potatoes
Flash
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Backend

• Linux OS
• Database
• Programming Languages

Redhat
MySQL
PHP
Action Script
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Thank you!Questions?

• paul_at_hokulele.us