TEACHING METHODS:

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
Plan for Instructional Change

By: Katherine Soto

BACKGROUND

Alief Demographics
· Hispanic. 45%
· African American. 29%
· Asian. 17% · White. 8%
· Two or more races. 1%
· Other race. 0%
· American Indian or Alaska native. 0%.
 1. Oer 2. Team
teachers an collaboration
instructional and hands on
coach experiences

Proposed
Change

3. Implement 4. Look at
TPACK and student data
SAMR through
frameworks district
assessments
 Plan for change utilizing the TPACK and
SAMR frameworks
Oer teachers an instructional coach Teacher need a coach to grow and teacher
benefit from getting the support from
instructional coaches.

Team collaboration and hands on Teachers’ planning time is limited. This

experiences plan, will provide additional time for
teachers to collaborate and create lessons
utilizing the frameworks. Also, the teacher
will support each other and collaborate
during this time.

Implement TPACK and SAMR Teacher will witness the benefits.

frameworks

Look at student data through district Teacher will have data to support this plan.
assessments It will be evident that the frameworks are
enhancing learning.
 TPACK
Technological Knowledge
(TK), Pedagogical Knowledge
(PK) and Content Knowledge
(CK). TCK is the overlap of
the Technological and Content
Knowledge, or how
technology can assist the
content in a way to improve
learning.
Tpack and SAMR - AHS technology integration. Google Sites: Sign-in. (n.d.).
https://sites.google.com/a/ames.k12.ia.us/ahs-technology-integration/home/tpack-and-samr
 SAMR
Substitution, which is the easiest stage for any teacher
new to using the computers in the classroom.

Augmentation stage the technology is adding some

improvements over the old way.

Modification happens when significant task redesigns

occur. We are giving our students new options and they are
able to do things in a much more effective way using the
computers

Redefinition occurs when the technology has allowed for

the creation of new tools and methods that were not
possible before.

Tpack and SAMR - AHS technology integration. Google Sites: Sign-in. (n.d.).
https://sites.google.com/a/ames.k12.ia.us/ahs-technology-integration/home/tpack-and-samr
Tammy. (2022b, September 23). Teaching digitally the SAMR model. The Owl Teacher by
Tammy DeShaw. https://theowlteacher.com/all-about-the-samr-model/
 SAMR- Properties of Matter
Substitution- Use Google slides to sort properties.
Augmentation- Add a video of properties of matter to
presentation.
Modification- Take a picture using Chatterpix. Sort real
objects in your classroom
Redefinition- Record a video using Chatterpix explaining
properties and sharing it on the class gallery.
Identify areas that will need special attention

Dissatisfaction of status quo

Time available

The concern may be that Since time is limited, we

there is limited time for are planning to have one
this type of professional day assigned for our
development. teacher in the grade level
to meet and collaborate
during their duty. Our
teams will work together
to cover.
Knowledge and Skills Available

● Our content team will plan the

project-based learning units of
instructions.
● Teams will work together and gather
resources from our platforms to convert
those projects into project-based
learning opportunities for our students.
● Teachers will use the passing guides to
comply with any district datelines.
Resources Available

We will use the following list of online

professional learning network.
 PROJECT-BASED
LEARNING Benefits
Rewards or incentives for participants- Teachers will see an increased in
engagement from the students. The learning will be done through hands on
experiences and real world application. In addition, you will be allowed to go
observe other teachers doing the same model in other school. This will be a
paid opportunity for the teachers that participate.

Participation- Teacher are encouraged to try this teaching model. It is

definitely worth trying it and seeing for yourself.

Commitment- If you want to join we will asking you to fill out our google
survey this summer to prepare for the upcoming school year.
 Evidence of Leadership

Leadership at all levels to keep things going. All levels are required to maintain an
active role of keeping the innovative proposal going.

1. Teachers

2. Content Specialists

3. Administrators

We are a team! We all need to support each other to keep the innovative proposal going.
What is your plan for communicating the proposed change?

As a campus, we are choosing to

communicate the proposed change
during a staff meeting at the end of the
current school year. Our goal is to roll
out the plan next school year. Once we
get started we will continue to
communicate via email.
What are the biggest challenges you will
potentially face? How will you overcome these
challenges?
The biggest challenge we will
potentially face is time. We
already do not have extra time
to plan BUT we can do it
together. Working together
and collaborating is key to a
successful project-based
learning opportunities for our
students.
What do you expect to happen on your campus or
organization if the proposed change is
implemented?
When the proposed change in
implemented, our students will
open a door of curiosity. They
will be so engage to learn more
through the project-based
learning method. Our goal is
for our students to be lifelong
learners.
How will you know if you have achieved success?

Like mentioned before, Teacher will

have data to support this plan. It will be
evident that the frameworks are
enhancing learning. Students will be
engaged and the formative and
summative assessments will be a piece
of evidence of the success of the plan.
References
Tpack and SAMR - AHS technology integration. Google Sites: Sign-in. (n.d.).
https://sites.google.com/a/ames.k12.ia.us/ahs-technology-integration/home/tpack-and-samr

Tammy. (2022b, September 23). Teaching digitally the SAMR model. The Owl Teacher by Tammy DeShaw.
https://theowlteacher.com/all-about-the-samr-model/