Project-Based Learning
"Research points to improved test scores, reduced absenteeism and fewer discipline problems in classrooms where the project approach has been used."

Benefits of Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning...

 

  • accommodates different approaches to learning
  • makes content more meaningful
  • develops higher-order cognitive skills, life skills, technological skills and self-management skills
Students...
  • are excited, engaged, enthusiastic and empowered about their learning
  • dig more deeply into a topic and expand their interests
  • retain what they learn
  • make connections between different subject areas and other aspects of their life
  • gain confidence and improve social and collaborative skills

Description Main

Older Students...
  • take initiative
  • assume responsibility for their own learning
  • make decisions and choices about their learning

 

How do I do it? What does it look like? How do I assess? How can I learn more? What is it?

Best Practices: Pieces of the Puzzle

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