PBL IMPACT 1 Putting PBL to the Test : The Impact of Project-based Learning on Second-Graders ’ Social Studies and Literacy Learning and Motivation in Low-SES School Settings

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Duke, Nell Halvorsen, Anne-Lise
Copyright Year	2019
Abstract	This cluster randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of project-based learning with professional development supports on social studies and literacy achievement and motivation of second-grade students from low-SES school districts. At random in within-school pairs, 48 teachers were assigned to the experimental or comparison group. Experimental group teachers were asked to teach four PBL units designed to address nearly all social studies and some literacy standards. Comparison group teachers were asked to teach social studies as they normally would except to teach a target number of lessons. The experimental group showed higher growth in social studies and informational reading, but not writing or motivation. Greater consistency with PBL session plans was associated with higher growth in writing, motivation, and reading.
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Language	English
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