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Systemwide Implementation of Project-Based Learning: The Philadelphia Approach

March 1, 2012 | Public Programs
This article describes Philadelphia’s systemwide approach to project-based learning. First, we review the scholarly literature to define the strategy and discuss its outcomes. Next, we describe Philadelphia’s systems approach to project-based learning in OST and outline its successes. Finally, we discuss the challenges presented by a systems approach to implementation, offering recommendations to other cities and their intermediaries that wish to implement project-based learning on a systemwide basis.

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  • Jason Schwalm
    Author
    Public Health Management Corporation
  • Karen Smuck Tylek
    Author
    Public Health Management Corporation
  • Citation

    Publication Name: Afterschool Matters
    Volume: 15
    Page Number: 1
    Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article
    Discipline: Education and learning science
    Audience: Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Afterschool Programs

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