TY - BOOK AU - Laur,Dayna TI - Authentic project-based learning in grades 4-8: standards-based strategies and scaffolding for success SN - 9780367225087 AV - LB1027.43 .L383 2020 U1 - Grad 371.26 PY - 2020/// CY - New York PB - Routledge,Taylor & Francis Group KW - Project method in teaching KW - Education, Elementary KW - Curricula KW - Middle school education KW - Academic achievement KW - Authentic learning N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Authentic concept creation -- Align content standards to the real world -- Support digital transformation -- Generate authentic reading and writing -- Formative assessments for success -- Levels of complexity -- Essential skills for tomorrow -- Commonly asked questions about PBL N2 - "Authentic Project-Based Learning in Grades 4-8 provides step-by-step instructions to help educators embed project-based learning (PBL) into your daily classroom routine. The author lays out five clear, standards-based stages you can use to process the what, how, and why of authentic project-based experiences and create PBL challenges in any subject area for your learners. You'll learn how to create projects that: - Align with your content standards - Integrate technology effectively - Support reading and writing development - Utilize formative assessment - Manage and engage with complex projects - Facilitate the development of essential skill beyond school Each chapter includes a variety of practical examples and tools you can use immediately. The tools are also provided on our website as free eResources for ease of implementation" -- ER -