The Project-Based Ensemble (1 Hour)

Course Description

The Project-Based Ensemble is a 1 hour course designed for teachers to learn the defining characteristics of project-based band pedagogy, learn the essentials for designing projects through understanding by design, and see how backwards design can be used to develop 3 specific project-based units. Separate videos are available for band, choir, and orchestra teachers.

Course Objectives

During the course, you will:

• A. Learn the overarching defining characteristics of project-based pedagogy.
• B. Learn how to employ the principles of Understanding by Design (UbD) to design projects.
• C. See three examples of how to develop a project using backwards design for the band classroom.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• A. Define and understand the core tenets of project-based pedagogy.
• B. Evaluate your own practices to find room to introduce new teaching strategies.
• C. Develop project-based band units for your own classroom.

Requirements for Modules

In order to receive a Certificate of Completion and 1 Hour for this course, you will need to:

• Complete 2 Learning Modules
• Submit 1 Planning Response