Makers of Education - Project Based Learning (PBL)

By Teresa Deshon
Community contribution / October 31, 2016

Confucius termed PBL as learning by doing, Socrates referred to it as modelling though questions and inquiry and educationalist John Dewey pointed out PBL is dynamic learning, education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.

Problem-based learning emerged more than half a century ago as a practical teaching strategy where students are challenged to solve ...

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By Teresa Deshon

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Teresa is the Principal at Moama Anglican Grammar where she teaches IT. In her role, one of the many areas she manages is whole school curriculum, assessment and reporting, strategic ICT and innovative IT programs including 3D Printing, Wearable IT, Coding for Girls and Nao Robotics. Teresa is experienced in the development and implementation of 1:1 programs, BYOD and Continuous Online Reporting, Data Visualisation and LEAN business practise. She specialise in delivering Professional Development programs and courses for schools and her strong interest in Technology, Curriculum and Pastoral Care has seen her work with Education Nation, DigiCon, Future Schools, Technovation, GO4IT Women in IT, Harvard University’s Project Zero, and RULER program by Yale University. Teresa has a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in IT/Education and a Graduate Diploma in Computer Education. Teresa has been recognised by ACEL receiving an award in the area of Women in Leadership also being a member MACEL. She was induced Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Educational Services in 2013. A regular writer and contributor to academic journals and presenter at conferences, Teresa takes pride in contributing to the educational landscape and role modeling women in IT.

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The visible thinking routines we have piloted this year Stories, Sticking Points, Facts or Fiction and Same and Different have assisted students greatly in our PBL activities.

— Teresa Deshon

Our children face a world full of complex challenges. Knowing how to solve problems, work collaboratively, and think innovatively are vital skills not only for navigating their own lives but also for tackling difficult issues in local communities and around the world.

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Makers of Education - Project Based Learning (PBL)

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