Project Management for Education: The Bridge to 21st Century Learning

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Project Based Learning (PBL) and Project Management (PM)

How Do PBL and PM Work Together?

Brief History of Project Based Learning (PBL)

The idea of using applied projects for learning is not new. Architects, painters, and sculptors in 16^th century Italy desired to be thought of as much more than skilled artisans like stone masons and carpenters, who learned their craft through oral tradition and apprenticeship practices. They wanted to be considered professionals with special training that combined deep scientific knowledge with a wide variety of applied creative skills.

To achieve this status, they needed a professional school that would combine science, art, and craft into one curricular program. In 1577, under the ...