Project-based learning in post-secondary education Theory, practice and rubber sling shots

The purpose of the study was to explore what project-based learning is, what are the pedagogical or psychological motives supporting it, how it has been implemented and what impact it has had on learning in post-secondary education. The study is based on a qualitative review of published articles. T...

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Veröffentlicht in:Higher education Jg. 51; H. 2; S. 287 - 314
Hauptverfasser: Helle, Laura, Tynjälä, Päivi, Olkinuora, Erkki
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Dordrecht Springer 01.03.2006
Springer Nature B.V
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ISSN:0018-1560, 1573-174X
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Zusammenfassung:The purpose of the study was to explore what project-based learning is, what are the pedagogical or psychological motives supporting it, how it has been implemented and what impact it has had on learning in post-secondary education. The study is based on a qualitative review of published articles. The work revealed that the majority of articles on project-based learning are course descriptions focusing on the implementation of individual courses, whereas serious research on the topic is virtually non-existent. In addition, the term project-based learning subsumes different activities with varying purposes. Therefore, practitioners and curriculum developers are encouraged to reflect upon the purpose and possibilities of project-based learning along with students and to set realistic, clear goals. Practitioners and researchers are urged to document courses even more carefully. Several issues for further research are identified. (HRK / Abstract übernommen).
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ISSN:0018-1560
1573-174X
DOI:10.1007/s10734-004-6386-5