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Building Collaboration Skills Through Goal-Setting and Accountability in the Classroom
Learn how to build Collaboration Skills through goal-setting in the classroom and student accountability. This post explores the “Goals and Progress” domain of collaboration, offering strategies for setting and tracking collaborative goals. It connects these strategies to PBL and shares four practical routines to help students stay aligned, reflect, and take ownership of their collaborative work.

ACP Staff
Jun 45 min read


Building Collaboration Skills Through Cultivating Relationships that Support Student Learning
Part 1 of our Collaboration Skills Series focuses on relationship building, the foundation of strong classroom collaboration. Learn how to use storytelling routines and SEL practices to foster trust, safety, and deeper learning among students.

ACP Staff
May 276 min read


Work Time Goal Setting: A Classroom Time Management Strategy for Student Success
Work Time Goal Setting helps students manage time, set goals, and stay focused. Boost productivity with this classroom strategy.

ACP Staff
Apr 165 min read


Check-In/Check-Out Circles: A Classroom Strategy for Student Goal Setting and Reflection
Enhance student goal-setting and reflection with Check-In/Check-Out Circles. Foster accountability and focus for deeper learning.

ACP Staff
Mar 195 min read


PBL and Actionable Assessment (Part 3): Helping Students Take Action Based on Assessment
In our final post of the Actionable PBL Assessment series, learn how to help students track progress, use feedback, and support each other.

Cheryl Dobbertin
Feb 196 min read


PBL and Actionable Assessment (Part 2): Motivating Students Through Transparent Assessment Plans
Learn how to make assessments in project-based learning actionable with visible strategies, clear learning target goals, and rubrics.

Cheryl Dobbertin
Feb 127 min read


PBL and Actionable Assessment (Part 1): Assessing Along the Way to Support Learning Goals
Learn how formative assessment in project-based learning supports student growth, aligns with learning goals, and ensures project success.

Cheryl Dobbertin
Feb 56 min read


Wrap-Up Reflection: Strengthening Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection
Help students develop self-awareness skills with the Wrap-Up Reflection strategy, fostering growth and emotional understanding.

ACP Staff
Jan 226 min read


Discover Your Project Based Learning Strengths: A Quiz for Educators to Build on What Works
Uncover your PBL strengths with this free quiz! Get personalized strategies to build on your successes and enhance your teaching practice.

ACP Staff
Jan 153 min read


Can PBL Coexist with Standardized Tests? Yes! Here's How
Explore how PBL supports standardized test success with proven strategies, research insights, and tips for aligning projects with test goals

James Fester
Dec 18, 20248 min read


Open Mind: Fostering Self-Awareness Through Student Reflection
Boost student reflection and self-awareness with the Open Mind strategy, helping students visualize their thoughts in any context like, PBL.

ACP Staff
Nov 13, 20246 min read


The Mood Meter: A Tool for Building Self-Awareness
The Mood Meter builds self-awareness, helping students manage emotions, behavior, and relationships for improved learning and well-being.

ACP Staff
Oct 16, 20245 min read


Unlocking Student Engagement Step-by-Step: A Deep Dive into a Successful PBL Experience
Discover the power of PBL with a real-world project example. Streamline planning with The Project Builder to boost student engagement.

Rachel Harcrow
Oct 2, 202410 min read


What is PBL, Really?
Discover Project-Based Learning (PBL) with ACP: a learner-centered approach to real-world problem-solving and inquiry
Gina Olabuenaga
Jun 12, 202412 min read


Reimagining PBL Design with AI: Meet Our Project Builder!
Discover ACP's Project Builder & workshops, blending AI with human creativity for effective project-based teaching for students.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 8, 20244 min read


Empower Your Students with Our Learning Strategies Playbook in 2024
ACP is giving away a free Learning Strategies Playbook with useful strategies for creating a constructivist and learner-centered classroom.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 1, 20244 min read


Change is the Only Constant. Trust me, I Grew up in a Darkroom!
An instructional coach reflects on evolving beliefs and transformative methods in education to engage students for the future.

Tara Harvey
Dec 10, 20236 min read


The 3Cs of Quality Entry Events for PBL
Launch transformative PBL journeys by integrating the 3Cs into entry events. Learn more to have a successful kickoff and sustain engagement.

Eric White
Jul 16, 20233 min read


Project Spotlight: Mini Museums
Explore how a 6th-grade team at Heritage Middle School created a Mini Museum project, fostering HQPBL, transfer goals, and storytelling.

Preston Hickert
Jun 14, 20234 min read


How to Assess Individual Students in PBL
Philosophies and strategies for assessing individuals in a team project.
Kristy Lathrop
Mar 12, 20236 min read
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