Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Students can experience the benefits of project-based learning with these incremental steps that support independent work.

Having students design project-based learning units that influence their own communities can have a transformative impact on learning.

A rich mix of assessments gives students creative opportunities to showcase learning—and delivers a more comprehensive picture of what they know.

Interdisciplinary collaboration is a key element of successful project-based learning, and school leaders can help make that happen.

Positioning AI as a mentor or simulator of real-world scenarios can promote student inquiry and aid project-based learning.

Very young students can benefit from project-based learning, as these detailed steps for a project conducted by preschool students demonstrate.

Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.

Articulating what good teamwork looks like takes planning, reflection, and respect for student choice.

Engaging with different cultures allows high school students to develop an empathetic and globally inclusive perspective.

Reflecting on learning and student voice and choice are core elements of project-based learning, and they’re also key to differentiation.

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.

When students have a say in the assessment of their work, they find more enjoyment in demonstrating their knowledge.

Projects that take several weeks to complete can bring about class unity and give students a unique learning experience.

As you consider the following project possibilities, ask yourself: Would this project help my students meet important learning goals? Would my students find it engaging?