Project-Based Learning+ Enhancing Academic Learning and Essential Life Skills

"In his second edition of Project-Based Learning, author Jorge Valenzuela provides readers with clear research, insights, and guidelines for educators wishing to activate SEL in PBL through Visible Learning strategies. The book includes a practical 5-step methodology for infusing SEL and academic content into PBL units and guided steps for achieving emotional intelligence for educators using the four EQ domains by Talent Smart. The author reviews Five Readily Adaptable Project Examples: Each project will uplift one of the CASEL 5 competencies for SEL (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management, and responsible decision-making). Additionally, the author reviews high-yielding strategies for classroom implementation using Visible Thinking Strategies. Readers will also learn to calculate effect size and interpret effect sizes for making student learning visible. Many educators struggle with implementing PBL, activating SEL in daily lessons/projects, and making learning visible through high-yielding strategies and the ability to calculate and interpret effect sizes as they try new things in their classrooms. This book aims to clarify these hurdles through frameworks and actionable steps through research, the author's own personal insight for authenticity, and actionable steps"-- Provided by publisher.