We live in a project-based world. Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem or challenge.
Project-based learning prepares students for academic, personal, and career success and prepares young people to rise to the challenges of their lives and the world they will inherit.
In short, project-based learning is an inquiry-based and learner-centred instructional approach that immerses students in real-world projects that foster deep learning and critical thinking skills. In contrast to teacher-led instruction, project-based learning encourages students engagement, collaboration and problem-solving, empowering students to become active participants in their own learning. Students collaborate on real-world projects aligned to the curriculum; projects require a balance between content knowledge, critical thinking, creativity and communication skills.
Students are not only assessed on their understanding of curriculum content. Moreover, they are also assessed on their ability to successfully apply their understanding of curriculum to different contexts within one subject area or across multiple projects. Through this process, project-based learning gives students the opportunity to develop the real-life skills required to succeed in a highly competitive world.