Project-Based Learning : Differentiating Instruction for the 21st Century

This book uses PBL as a model for facilitating differentiated instruction and the education and utilization of 21st Century Skills in the classroom. Bender clearly defines the main components of PBL and provides detailed instruction on how to develop each step of the project, specifically: the introduction to the project, guiding questions and task description, task processes delineation, resources for completing the work, scaffolding supports for the processes, collaborative assignments within the PBL, the final project presentation (requiring one or more artifacts documenting project completion), and an opportunity for reflection on the project. The book will provide instructional strategies and assessment methods, including differentiating instruction and the fostering of 21st Century Skills throughout the project. Vignettes, case studies, and recurring elements like teaching tips will make this an accessible, implementable guide for increasing achievement in 21st Century classrooms.