Project-Based Learning

CHAPTER 10

Conclusion

The current generation of graduates from U.S. universities faces challenges with finding appropriate employment. Connected to this, it has been shown that students have limited improvements in skills such as critical thinking while attending universities. Part of the reason for this lack of improvement might be caused by the traditional method of education in the United States. This is the lecture style format that has been shown to have severe disadvantages in terms of the match with higher-level learning skills. Active learning approaches provide advantages for students and are a better match in terms of higher-level learning skills. One such approach is project-based learning, which was the topic of this book. The information ...