3P (Place, Project, and Problem-Based) Learning

3P (Place, Project & Problem-Based) Learning

For More Information Contact:

   

Erica Johnson
Place Based Education Specialist
Phone:  231-767-7337
Contact Erica Johnson via email

 

Rachel Kent 
Project Based Learning Coach
Phone:  231-767-7261
Contact Rachel Kent via email

 

Kathy VanTil
Design Thinking Coach
Phone:  231-767-7333
Contact Kathy VanTil via email

 

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What is 3P Learning?

Problem Based Learning: A student centered approach in which complex real-world problems are used as the vehicle to promote student learning of concepts and principles.

Project-Based Learning: A teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge.

Place-Based Education: The process of using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach concepts across curriculum, connecting student learning to real-world opportunities, challenges, and problems to solve.

How does Design Thinking fit within 3P learning?  Design Thinking is a collection of knowledge, skills and mindsets that help learners to explore problems creatively, then reframe and act on them.

3P Services

Supporting student engagement and authentic learning, the 3P team strives to support teachers implement high-quality, project-based learning experiences within their classroom 

Intended Outcomes of Service:

  • Teachers will gain an understanding of the elements of high-quality 3P learning and attain instructional practices that support this vision.
  • Students will experience authentic standards-based learning experiences that allow for student voice and choice, feedback loops, and reflection.

Examples of Service:

  • Supporting teachers in enacting 3P classroom practice - such as a driving question board
  • Planning and supporting the implementation of 3P learning experience within classrooms
  • Aiding a school in designing and executing 3P focus across the curriculum 
  • Teachers participate in summer institutes, dinner and dialogues, and carry out their projects which they celebrate at a youth exhibition of learning in May

Intended Audiences:

  • Individual or group classroom teachers (grade level, department, etc.)
  • School building or district administrator
  • School building or district leadership team
  • Entire school building or district

3P Methods

Delivery Methods:

  • Small group meeting facilitation
  • Small and large group trainings
  • Classroom observations and coaching
  • Modeling instructional practices within the classroom
  • Individual and small group student support
  • Collaboration with administrators or building leadership teams
  • Assist building and district level teams as a content expert
  • Small group planning with a teacher(s)
  • 1:1 consultation - phone, e-mail, in-person
  • Analyzing data with a teacher(s) or leadership team
  • Coordinating an event, activity, or collaboration

Networks Supported:

  • WMGLSI- West Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative 
  • West Michigan PBL Network
  • MISTEM Network
  • HFLI-Henry Ford Learning Institute