How to Use Project-Based Learning

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It is a great tool that can be used with many nutrition and food service-related topics. It allows the instructor to serve in the role of a facilitator, coach, and advisor.

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Effective project-based learning incorporates these key elements:

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1. Need to know: instructor teaches the key knowledge needed for the project. 

2. Project is explained: what is the driving question/problem needed to be answered by the project.

3. Student voices, choices are honored: students make decisions about aspects of the project. They take ownership of their learning while working with a team in a hands-on environment. Students problem-solve, support, teach and learn from each other.

4. Feedback and follow-up: are provided by the instructor.

5. Publicly share information: students present their information to the entire class.

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