Booklet: An Intro to Project Based Learning for Parents

Second Edition Published by PBLWorks and authored by editor in chief John Larmer, this short 40-page color booklet explains PBL for K-12 parents and other members of a school community such as school boards, school/district staff, business/community partners, and even older students. It is a unique product in the field and unlike other PBLWorks publications, which are aimed at teachers and other educators. This booklet will help educators build understanding and support for PBL in a school or district. An Intro to Project Based Learning: Preparing Students for Tomorrow, Engaging Them Today is written in an easy-to-read, jargon-free style and features colorful graphic design. It has sections on why PBL is important for today's K-12 students, what PBL is - with answers to FAQs about it - and what to expect at a school using PBL. Also included are powerful quotes from students and parents about the value of PBL, example projects from various subjects and grade levels, and links to website