Project Based Learning (PBL) is a great way for learners to be involved in the learning process. In it, learners address a broad-based question which calls for them to use higher thinking skills in an investigative approach in order to come to some conclusion. PBL puts more of the responsibility for learning on the students therefore making it a student-centered approach.
In PBL, students typically work as part of a team, and the team can then utilize the individual strengths of each member. This promotes greater interactivity and collaboration, critical thinking, exposure for members who may be introverted, and self reliance.
Since they address the overarching question using an investigative approach, students have a greater chance of retaining the content learned - the content comes alive in their minds. Many projects also have real-world application which makes learning relevant.
Many curriculum objectives can be addressed through the use of PBL. It can be useful to review some previous projects and topics to see how they can be revamped to take advantage of the benefits of PBL.
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