How effective is using project-based learning with junior high students to achieve improvements in their academic results and schooling experience?
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Education is calling for students to become more diverse and educators are experiencing students that are more diverse as well. Project-Based Learning is a strategy of student led education that encourages engagement and educational motivation, and in return increases academic grades and promotes better school behavior. With current shifts in educational trends, one would consider using Project-Based learning in all facets of education because of the potential gains. Yet, why aren’t educators using this method and how effective is using project-based learning with junior high mathematic students in regards to academic results and overall schooling experience? This paper acts as a study proposal that would challenge the notion that project-based learning leads to curricular success. This paper begins with reasoning into why an educator would consider using project-based learning, and in chapter 2, research that supports and refutes project-based learning is examined. Chapter three highlights the project proposal where eight classes, four being taught with traditional teacher led instruction and four classes taught with project based learning, will be cross-examined using the same assessments. Finally, this paper reflects upon learning experiences throughout the journey of the researchers study.
Author: Paul Horpyniuk
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2205242596