The document introduces project-based language learning (PBLL) as an educational method involving extended inquiry into authentic questions, leading to real-world products. It outlines essential elements for crafting PBLL units, such as developing engaging themes and inquiries, focusing on language skills, and incorporating reflection and critique. The authors also provide resources and a call to action for joining their project to implement PBLL in local classrooms.

1. 48 Hours in
Your Town
REAL-WORLD PBLL FOR
THE NOVICE SPANISH
CLASSROOM
LOUISVILLE
BARRINGTON

2. ¡Hola!
Shannon Norquist
@sranorquist snorquist@bcacademy.org
Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell
@secottrell secottrell@musicuentos.com
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Let’s go!

3. 1.
What is PBLL?
Let’s tackle defining
project-based
LANGUAGE learning.

4. “Project-based learning is 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.
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BIE.ORG

5. Elements
of
Quality
PBLL
○ Essential Question vs. Challenging
Problem / Question
○ Authenticity / Public Product
○ Content:
◦ Engaging entry event
◦ Developing skills (input)
◦ Sustained inquiry
(PBL: what do I make? PBLL: how do I
even communicate?)
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6. Elements
of
Quality
PBLL
○ Also:
◦ reflection
◦ critique
◦ revision
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7. 2.
Let’s try it!
Learn by doing:
Develop elements of a
PBLL unit in groups

8. Brainstorm:
Elements
○ Theme typically taught in novice class
○ Idea for real-world product with authentic
audience
○ Essential and/or challenging/driving question /
problem
○ Entry event
○ Language skills
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9. Brainstorm:
Teaching
○ Comprehensible input
○ Authentic resources
○ Tasks/activities
○ Cultural inquiry
○ Opportunities for reflection, critique, revision
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10. 3.
What about
your town?
How to join our project:
Visit 48horasen.com

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12. Our challenges
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13. Now what?
Reflect: What is ONE goal you have after
this?
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14. Helpful
links
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Shannon’s public folder: http://bit.ly/2zOeOfG
Sara-Elizabeth’s public folder: http://bit.ly/2zu6wc9
48 Horas En website: http://48horasen.com/
The Buck Institute for Education: http://www.bie.org/
NFLRC: http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/
2018 PBLL Online Institute information:
http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/109/

15. Thanks!
Any questions?
You can find us at:
@secottrell * musicuentos.com * secottrell@musicuentos.com
@sranorquist * snorquist@bcacademy.org
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