Using Project-Based Learning to Integrate Arts Education with Afterschool Programming
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Out-of-School Time (OST) programs are often viewed as a way to supplement students’ education, particularly in disciplines, like art, that are under-represented during the school day. However, OST programs operate in a world of competing demands for time and resources. In the City of Philadelphia OST network, the solution to this problem is Project-Based Learning (PBL). An inquiry-based instructional method, PBL presents students with real-world, multidisciplinary problems requiring critical thinking and collaboration. PBL is unique among teaching methods by virtue of its flexibility, and is ideal for afterschool programs interested in arts integration. Because PBL is a flexible teaching model, rather than a fixed curriculum, it is adaptable and can fit comfortably in a number of program environments.
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