Passion for Learning: How Project-Based Learning Meets the Needs of 21st Century Students

by Ronald J. Newell

Book Overview

The Minnesota New Country School's award-winning project-based model is capturing the attention of administrators and educators across the country. This book explains the theory and practice behind making a project-based system work. It covers learning theory, the role of teachers in such a system, what a school building and school day would look like, examples of student projects and how they are assessed, and a chapter on steps to take to create...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810846012
• ISBN13: 9780810846012
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: R & L Education
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Awesome, practical book on true constructivist learning

Passion for Learning is the story of Minnesota New Country School's innovative educational program. Their students earn high school diplomas by mastering state standards through student designed projects. Such an approach requires skilled teacher advisors working with the students and well designed project management systems to insure both productivity and academic rigor. This book outlines the practical side of this amazing constructivist approach to learning. A must read for anyone interested in multiple pathways to education.