“The Learning Boxes — Project-Based Learning, PBL” is a global working approach that aims to empower students by making them responsible for their own learning.
Working through the learning boxes, Upper Cycle students learn to think for themselves, to investigate, and to learn from their mistakes and successes.
This methodology gives students the opportunity to choose the topics and interests they wish to explore, making their learning experience more meaningful to them.
Today, learning boxes have evolved into something fundamental, representing a comprehensive methodological strategy rather than a complement. This methodology ensures high motivation for each learning experience, promotes inclusive learning for all students and contributes to the social construction of knowledge.
The PBL methodology entails carrying out a learning box, usually of a certain difficulty and in groups, which allows responding to a real-life situation.
The development of a learning box starts with a question. This question should not have a simple information-based answer but should require the use of critical thinking for its resolution.
This cultivates critical thinking skills and establishes a framework for students to engage in cognitive tasks.
Every year, the ZER introduces a transversal axis that is implemented throughout the school year.
Over the last three years, these axes have focused on themes related to architectural elements and sustainability #architecture, rural life #DePoble, and music #LaMusica.
In the English language area, we use these axes as a guiding thread to carry out “The Learning Boxes/Project-Based Learning (PBL)”.
Through the learning box “BE AN ARCHITECT“, students have had the opportunity to become architects, build architectural elements in 3D, and increase their understanding of sustainability.
Furthermore, through the transversal axis #DePoble, our pupils have developed the ability to design a unique theme park for their own village: “WELCOME TO MY PERFECT PARK“. Click on ➡ DOSSIER_WELCOME_TO_MY_PERFECT_PARK-2
Throughout the year, we are immersed in the transversal axis of #LaMusica. Students are working on the design and preparation of the end-of-year music festival for the ZER, which will be held in Solivella. This learning box (PBL) titled “LET’S RUN A MUSIC FESTIVAL” combines elements of imagination, digital technology, problem-solving, design, and planning. Let’s wait and see the amazing results soon!
To sum up, students can engage with learning boxes in a joyful, meaningful way while using English as the vehicular language, which will undoubtedly help them grow as individuals in our society.
