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This graphic gives a guide for the principles of design for project based learning. There are five different principles that can be used.  These for principles are not very different than the guiding factors that have always been used in order to develop meaningful instruction. Beginning with the end in mind is a principle used by many of the most effective teachers. Crafting the driving question is an essential component of PBL that really guides the development of the unit. The question must be clear, well defined, and understood by the students participating. Planning the assessment is essential and can be done based on the very first design principle of beginning with the end in mind. When the end focus and goal are clearly defined, assessment can be developed based upon those element. As the teacher of the PBL unit, you are constantly aware of the final assessment and in turn, what the students need to know. This makes each day of learning more precise and well managed.  The last two principles flow nicely with number three in that the project should be mapped out very well and managed effectively. With the end in mind and the assessment planned, teachers can guide the project easily. There are no secrets as to the final goal and the process can be clearly managed based upon specific concepts to be learned along the way.

**According to the PBL Online Website:** **Learn in Depth** Each design principle contains the following sections:
 * //Overview// - Introduces the ideas behind each design principle
 * //Explore// - Gives you information you need to understand the design principle
 * //Practice// - Allows you to apply this information and receive feedback
 * //Assess// - Checks your mastery of this information

**Teaching Strategies:** The teaching strategy chart listed below gives a progression of aspects that one should follow when working through a PBL lesson. The individual needs and learning styles of students will be taken into consideration for assigning collaborative groups.

The teacher will act as a facilitator while follow these steps.



In order to be sure that a project aligns with the essential elements of PBL, this checklist can be used as a great resource:

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