Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Project-based learning is a dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire transferable knowledge. New teachers: Get tips from our community of experienced educators about PBL and so much more.
How to Develop a Grade-Wide PBL Unit
Teachers can collaborate to create a student-centered project that focuses on multiple content areas.487Having Students Learn by Teaching
When high school students present a lesson, they actively engage in learning and grow their research, organizational, and speaking skills.Choosing Effective Assessments for PBL
By diversifying the manner of assessment in project-based learning, teachers can get a fuller picture of what students know.3215 Questions for Troubleshooting Project-Based Learning
When PBL isn’t going as planned, sometimes it takes just a few tweaks to turn things around.408New Research Makes a Powerful Case for PBL
Two new gold-standard studies provide compelling evidence that project-based learning is an effective strategy for all students—including historically marginalized ones.5.8kA Project-Based Approach to Teaching Elementary Science
New research reveals that when science, reading, and math come together in rigorous hands-on projects, student collaboration, engagement, and achievement can soar.5.7kA Recipe for Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning
Successfully integrating project-based learning across multiple classes requires careful coordination of learning outcomes and the teaching workload.1.3kReinventing AP Courses With Rigorous Project-Based Learning
A new study shows that when implemented well, AP courses built around project-based learning can raise test scores for all students, including those in traditionally underserved demographics.4.7kCombining Academic Rigor and Student Self-Discovery in Project-Based Learning
A high school PBL unit guides students to use both literary analysis and creativity in answering the question, “Who am I?”757Designing Science Inquiry: Claim + Evidence + Reasoning = Explanation
The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework is a scaffolded way to teach the scientific method.26.1kInquiry-Based Tasks in Social Studies
Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.9.4k5 Ways to Begin the Shift Toward Project-Based Learning
The idea of bringing PBL into your classroom can be both intriguing and overwhelming, but there are many tips and resources to help you get started.2.4kCapitalizing on the Pedagogy of Place
Place-based learning provides fertile ground for projects that enhance students’ understanding of history.349Exploring Social Justice Issues Through PBL
The open-ended work in project-based learning can help students explore issues that matter to them.4.3k6 Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in Project-Based Learning
Reflecting on learning and student voice and choice are core elements of project-based learning, and they’re also key to differentiation.13.4k
