Reflective Journal 5: Project-based learning and rubrics

In this module, I learned about project-based learning and rubrics as well as alternative assessment. Besides, I was given tools to create my own rubric to assess learners' performance. It was so intriguing and productive when we discussed enthusiastically and raised some concerned questions. 

Firstly, regarding project-based learning, I strengthened my knowledge when I read Hoan's reflection on the difference between doing project and project-based learning. I was surprised like him when I realized that my students and I did projects more than project-based learning, where I required them to do the project in limited scope and duration with content they have learned. However, doing project-based learning requires learners to address real-world problems and driving questions that can't be googled and have no single right answer. They have some input into how they answer these driving questions. They learn lessons from reflection on their learning through discussions, formative assessments, and peer feedback. With a deep understanding of project-based learning, I am changing the ways to design projects for my students and try to use some authentic materials in my lessons.

Secondly, I had an informative discussion in the online classroom about the rubrics we made, which broadened my knowledge. 

The first question was raised by group 2 about the difference between holistic rubrics which provide one score for the whole performance and analytic rubrics which