Why projects
Describe the reasons for project-based learning and what it looks like done well.
ED 109 • Book Study
No More Worksheets: Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning asks students to investigate real questions instead of filling in blanks. In this book study of Krauss and Boss's Thinking Through Project-Based Learning, you will look at why inquiry should drive learning and plan a project-based unit you can teach.
✓ 3 CEUs✓ 45 clock hours✓ Self-paced✓ One-year access
Book Study Course: ED 109 is built around Thinking Through Project-Based Learning: Guiding Deeper Inquiry. You will need your own copy of the book.
Course Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Each module pairs a section of the book with examples and a discussion.
Inquiry
Explain why student questions should drive learning.
Rich learning experiences
Plan work that asks more of students than a worksheet can.
Your unit
Develop a plan for a project-based unit you can teach.
Inside the Course
The Book and the Modules
You read the book alongside short lessons, videos, and discussion prompts that connect each idea to your own classroom.
Required Book
Thinking Through Project-Based Learning: Guiding Deeper Inquiryby Jane Krauss and Suzie Boss · Corwin · ISBN 9781452202563
- A Primer on Innovation Project-based learning, the design process, play, and Montessori
- STEM and Creating Innovators Design thinking and the characteristics of innovators
- Innovative and Project-Based Learning Design thinking in the classroom
- Designing Rich Learning Experiences Unit design and formative assessment during a project
The book is not included with enrollment. CEUs for Teachers is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the authors or publisher.
What’s Included
Your Course Access Includes
- Four online modules
- Videos, articles, and PBL lesson-design resources
- Choice boards and extra resources
- Discussion boards with educators from other schools
- Printable certificate after successful completion
- One full year of course access
Earning Your Credit
What You Will Do
Assignments are pass/fail. You choose how to share what you learned from the book.
Course Requirements
- Read the book
Read the assigned sections of Thinking Through Project-Based Learning. - Participate in discussions
Respond to prompts that connect the reading to your students and classroom. - Complete embedded activities
Answer open-ended questions, work through scenarios, and write short reflections. - Choose an assignment option
Pick one of the listed options to show how you will use what you learned.
Who It Is For
Who Takes This Course
- K–12 classroom teachers
- STEM and CTE teachers
- Special education teachers
- Administrators and instructional coaches
- Teams planning project-based units
- Teachers ready to move past worksheets
Course Details
At a Glance
FormatOnline and self-paced
Credit3 CEUs or 45 clock hours
AccessOne full year
GradingPass/fail
InstructorDr. Lori Schieffer
StartBegin immediately after enrollment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Enroll
When can I begin?
You receive access after enrollment and may begin immediately.
Do I need to buy the book?
Yes. Please purchase or borrow a copy of Thinking Through Project-Based Learning: Guiding Deeper Inquiry by Jane Krauss and Suzie Boss (ISBN 9781452202563). Print and eBook versions both work.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. There are no scheduled class meetings, and you can stop in the middle of a lesson and pick up where you left off.
How is the course graded?
Assignments are pass/fail. Participants earning CEUs receive Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U); no letter grades are given.
How do I receive my certificate?
After completing the course requirements, you can print your certificate from your course account.
Will my state or district accept the credit?
Requirements vary. Review your state information and confirm acceptance with your licensing agency or district when needed.
What is the refund policy?
Because immediate access is provided, refunds are available only within 24 hours of purchase. Refunds are not offered after a certificate has been issued.
Enroll in ED 109
ED 109 is 3 CEUs, self-paced, and you can begin as soon as you enroll and have the book.
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