Residency
“Having a conversation about what PBL planning and prep really looks like in action and addressing some of the misconceptions that we had was extremely helpful. Additionally having a planning outline was extremely important to thoughtfully think and plan out what this will look like in my individual classroom.”
Residency Description
Join us for an enriching two-day residency focused on Early Childhood Project-Based Learning (EC PBL). On the first day, an experienced EC PBL facilitator will visit classrooms using our specialized walkthrough tool, designed to address the unique aspects of implementing PBL in early childhood settings. Teachers will have the opportunity to meet individually with the facilitator to discuss specific questions and needs. Following the classroom visits, the facilitator will meet with school leaders to share observations and recommend actionable next steps.
Day two offers a flexible schedule tailored to the needs of the school. It can include individual follow-up sessions with teachers, additional classroom observations, or further meetings with school leaders. The residency will conclude with a professional development session, lasting between 90 minutes and two hours, crafted specifically around the observations and recommendations from the residency.
This residency aims to provide practical insights and personalized support to enhance the implementation of project-based learning in early childhood education.
Teacher Outcomes
Reflect on current PBL practices and identify areas of strength and areas of growth
Create a list of personalized strategies to enhance specific teaching practices through “just in time” coaching conversations
Gain alternative perspectives for approaching project implementation challenges
Engage in collaborative conversations that lead to actionable next steps in terms of planning and teaching
School Leader Outcomes
Develop the skills necessary to efficiently observe and document current instructional practices using the ECPBL Walkthrough tool
Utilize data collected during the classroom visits to identify professional learning opportunities for the residency
Collaboratively create a plan for supporting individual teachers and teaching teams on their PBL journey
Identify a list of school-wide next steps that will enhance project work
What You Can Expect…
Before…
Pre-workshop meeting with your facilitator to learn more about your needs, the participants, PD session timing and to introduce leaders to the ECPBL Walkthrough Tool.Exclusive Routledge discount code for our EC PBL book, Implementing Project Based Learning in Early Childhood
Join our EC PBL Facebook Group
During…
Expert facilitation from one of the co-authors of our book
Content specific to young learners
Gain new perspectives on classroom observations; skill set for conducting PBL walkthroughs in EC; multiple opportunities to engage with a member of our team in 1:1 conversations; collaborative conversations that lead to action
After…
Certificate of Completion
On-going access to the EC PBL team
On-going support from the members of our Facebook Group
Access to our comprehensive ECPBL resource document