What is Project Based Learning?
The design for this project comes from an approach to teaching and learning called Project Based Learning (PBL). PBL is based on the belief that we can gain knowledge and skills through active investigation rather than memorisation and traditional methods from a teacher. Tom Markham describes PBL as
“an extended learning process that uses inquiry and challenge to stimulate the growth and mastery of skills.” (2012, p.x)
An important part of PBL is reflection – that is taking time to think about the new skills and knowledge you have learned through the task as well as the existing skills and knowledge that you have developed. But that is not the end, you should also consider how all of your new and enhanced skills and knowledge can help you in the future either as a student, in your professional career, in your personal life or in your free time activities.
As PBL does not rely on traditional teacher and book-based learning, we do not assess your achievements with traditional tests.
References
Markham, T 2012, Project Based Learning. Design and Coaching Guide, viewed 1st May 2014, http://www.thommarkham.com/index.php/philosophy/buy-pbl-deign-and-coaching-guide
“an extended learning process that uses inquiry and challenge to stimulate the growth and mastery of skills.” (2012, p.x)
An important part of PBL is reflection – that is taking time to think about the new skills and knowledge you have learned through the task as well as the existing skills and knowledge that you have developed. But that is not the end, you should also consider how all of your new and enhanced skills and knowledge can help you in the future either as a student, in your professional career, in your personal life or in your free time activities.
As PBL does not rely on traditional teacher and book-based learning, we do not assess your achievements with traditional tests.
References
Markham, T 2012, Project Based Learning. Design and Coaching Guide, viewed 1st May 2014, http://www.thommarkham.com/index.php/philosophy/buy-pbl-deign-and-coaching-guide