Project-Based Learning (PBL)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

These strategies for using the annual competition for project-based learning can help engage students in US history and promote design thinking.

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?