Return-Path: <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.0.Beta5/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id HAA21283; Thu, 4 Mar 1999 07:35:38 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 07:35:38 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <s6de3853.063@jsi.com> Errors-To: lmann@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Barbara Garner" <Barbara_Garner@jsi.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-fobasics@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:12] Project-based instruction X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise 5.2 Status: OR A distinguishing feature of this electronic discussion list is that, from time to time, we will try to engage specific people ---Focus on Basics authors, in particular --- in conversation. We'll have to see how this format works...it may be too awkward. But, here goes... In the most recent Focus on Basics, we read about successful uses of project-based instruction. Teachers must be willing, however, to make a "leap of faith", because, as Heide Wrigley pointed out, while individual teachers have observed academic gains in conjunction with project-based instruction, there is not much research in that area. As legislation requires more specific evidence of learning gain, might teachers be even more hesitant to try project-based instruction? Susan Gaer, you instituted project-based instruction at Santa Ana College, which you described as having a structured curriculum and set standards. Could you tell us more about how you "sold" the idea to administration, and how you made sure that your students would meet the set standards? Has anyone else grappled with this? What were your experiences? Barbara Garner ****************************** Barbara Garner phone (617) 482-9485 World Education fax (617) 482-0617 44 Farnsworth Street e-mail bgarner@worlded.org Boston, MA 02210-1211
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