Project-based Learning

Dear all,
I created my own WebQuest: http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=52072
I read about Project-based Learning. Project-based learning (including WebQuests) can help my students become more autonomous learners:
1. Students choose the type of project to do
2. They carry out the project following the teacher’s guideline, certain resources and web-sites
3. They assess/evaluate their own work and other students’ work
4. Each student plays a role that completes the group’s work and to compete with the other groups
5. Students use their own preferred learning styles
6. Students develop their skills and get new (academic, practical, social) skills.
7. Learning does not stop at knowledge, but it goes further to skills, attitudes and the experience needed in real life
8. Learning becomes active, cooperative/collaborative.

Project-based learning can change the teacher-student relationship in a class:

1. The teacher is only a facilitator. He helps students to choose the type of project, put the plan, and carry out the project.
2. The teacher functions as a consultant during the different stages of the project
3. As an evaluator, the teacher observes individual and group work in order to keep the class on the track to reach the objectives of the project
4. The teacher helps students to reach the national standards through the projects
5. The class becomes a family encouraging atmosphere

I recommend these web-sites:

http://pbl-online.org/pathway2.html

http://www.rmcdenver.com/useguide/lessons/lindex.htm?

Best Regards

Ahmed Khattab