Books
Ron Berger, An Ethic of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with
Students (Heinemann 2003)
• It’s only 156 pages long, but asfar as we know,thisisthe world’s best book
about project-based learning. Berger draws on thirty years of experience
as a primary school teacher, and his advice on teaching is peppered with
anecdotes about real projects. adults are routinely moved to tears (in a
good way) by this book – just read it.
Juli Ruff, Collaboration and Critique: Using Student Voices to Improve
Student Work
• Thisis a rich source ofinformation and advice aboutstudent critique, based
on research carried out by a teacher at high tech high..
• You can download a free PDF here: bit.ly/p3sqo7. you can order a hard
copy from here: bit.ly/pavq8g
Project Based Learning Handbook: A Guide to Standards-Focused Project
Based Learning for Middle and High School Teachers (Buck Institute for
Education, 2003)
• Thisis a very thorough guide to project-based learning,from the world’s
foremost organisation dedicated to project-based learning. full of good
advice and useful resources. you can order a copy from here: bit.ly/oocjsa.