Michael McDowell 
Rigorous PBL by Design [EPUB ebook] 
Three Shifts for Developing Confident and Competent Learners

Foreword by John Hattie
Introduction
Chapter 1. Focusing on Confidence and Competence in Learning
Confident and Competent Students at Work: Sir Francis Drake High School
Confidence in Learning Attributes
Competence in Learning Levels: Surface, Deep, and Transfer
PBL as a Vehicle to Build Confidence and Competence in Learning
Chapter 2. Designing PBL for Student Confidence and Competence
Make PBL Effective
Advancing PBL by Design
Chapter 3. Design Shift I: Clarity—Understanding Expectations of Learning Upfront
Clear Expectations Motivate Learning
Where Am I Going in My Learning?
Steps for Determining Clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in Project Design
Chapter 4. Design Shift II: Challenge—Structuring and Sequencing Learning Through Projects
Designing for Challenge and Intervention
Step 1 (Plan A): Align Student Activities and Teaching Actions According to Surface, Deep, and Transfer Expectations
Step 2 (Plan B): Structure Inquiry to Identify Student Performance and Provide Support That Aligns With the Learning Needs of Students
Chapter 5. Design Shift III: Culture—Knowing and Acting on Impact Collectively
Developing a Culture of Confidence
Chapter 6. Reflections on PBL Practice
Working Together for Impact
Retooling PBL to Serve as a Vehicle for Confidence and Competence
Afterword by Suzie Boss
Appendices
Appendix A. Project Design Template
Appendix B. Sample Projects
Appendix C. PBL Design Shift and Key Elements Checklist
Appendix D. Recommended Texts for PBL Implementation
Glossary
References
Index

Michael Mc Dowell, Ed D was a public school educator for eighteen years serving in the roles of classroom teacher, academic and athletic coach, school principal, assistant superintendent of personnel and instruction, and superintendent.  During his tenure as a superintendent, his school district received state and national accolades including the National Blue Ribbon Award which recognized their work for student performance and mental health and well-being in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by the U.S. Department of Education.Dr. Mc Dowell serves on numerous boards, served as a college professor, and worked for non-profit organizations to enhance student learning around the world.  Over the course of his career, Dr. Mc Dowell has authored bestselling books, created professional learning programs and workbooks, provided keynotes and workshops, and provided practical tools and resources for thousands of teachers and leaders on almost every continent around the world.  A prolific author and consultant, Dr. Mc Dowell is recognized as one of the leading authorities on integrating innovative and impactful practices into schools. Offering keynotes and executive coaching to heads of school around the world, he partners with educational leaders to implement high leverage strategies that will enhance teaching and learning in classrooms, schools, and systems through his work with Hinge Education.