Project-Based Learning for Middle School English Language Learners With Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities With an Emphasis in Social Studies

The project was guided by the need to support ELLs with disabilities and provide a deeper connection to social studies by creating templates for teachers to utilize PBL. The product of this project was a cluster of templates designed to support ELLs with disabilities using PBL during social studies. These templates will encourage teachers to use PBL to help their students connect to social studies lessons, develop language acquisition, work collaboratively, create more purposeful projects, and develop communication with members of their local and global communities. Teachers will be better equipped to guide and support their ELLs by engaging them at all phases of PBL in social studies. Furthermore, student engagement in PBL will better prepare students for future success in their advanced academic studies and professional careers.