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Executive Function in Action at Rochambeau!
PBL: The Six Phases
Sample PBL Unit Launch Opening Activity
Sample PBL Unit Launch Opening Activity
Phase 1: "The Hook"
Phase 1: "The Hook"
Spark curiosity with compelling visuals, data, or stories that make students say, “Wait . . . what?”
Examples:
Students must hold the image in their mind, while mentally unpacking what must exist first.
Holding on to information while considering other information
Storing and manipulating visual and verbal information
Thinking about multiple concepts simultaneously
They then connect modern objects (ex: makeup or sidewalks) to foundational concepts (chemistry, materials, infrastructure).
Remembering details
Applying former approaches to new situations
Categorizing information
The Executive Function skills students engage in or build during this sample activity. For context, students could move around from table to table and discuss
Storing and manipulating visual and verbal information (CC)
Holding on to information while considering other information (CC)
Identifying cause-and-effect relationships (En)
Categorizing information (En)
Remembering details (CC)
Shifting focus from one event to another (CC)
Changing perspective (En)
Seeing multiple sides to a situation (C)
Being open to others’ points of view (C)
Thinking about multiple concepts simultaneously (En)
Being creative (Ef)
Making hypotheses, deductions, and inferences (Ef)
Applying former approaches to new situations (Ef)
Sample PBL Task Statements
Sample PBL Task Statements
"The Problem or Challenge"
"The Problem or Challenge"
Keep it open-ended, tied to a real-world audience, and focused on a meaningful product.
(ROCH) Link Between PBL and EF Intro (PDF) (1).pdfRefresh your memory from our introduction to Executive Function and it's connections to your PBL implementation using the slide deck to the left.
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How to Set Goals and Create an Action Plan with Your Analytic Rubric - This how-to sheet can be used by students to self-assess using their PBL Analytic Rubric. Students can set goals, create an action plan, and reflect on the progress.
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