Why Project-Based Learning Outperforms Traditional Instruction

Published: 06 August 2021
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Research shows that PBL can lead to better outcomes for many students—here are 5 reasons why it works.

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Research cited in this video:
Saavedra et al.’s 2021 Knowledge in Action efficacy study on how PBL can improve AP pass rates: https://cesr.usc.edu/KIA_publications

Krajcik et al.’s 2020 study on project-based learning in elementary science classrooms: https://mlpbl.open3d.science/techreport

Recommendations from the National Commission on Social, Emotional & Academic Development, 2019: http://nationathope.org/wp-content/up...

Murre & Dros’ 2015 study about learning and memory retention: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/art...

Linda Darling-Hammond et al.’s 2019 study, Implications for Educational Practice of the Science of Learning and Development: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...

The National Academies of Sciences’ 2019 consensus study report on Science and Engineering for Grades 6-12: https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25216/sci...

Yeager et al.’s 2014 study on how purpose for learning fosters academic self-regulation: https://www.perts.net/static/document...

Noguera, Darling-Hammond & Friedlaender’s 2015 Equal Opportunity for Deeper Learning study: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED...

Curriculum development and research on the first two programs mentioned—Knowledge in Action and Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning (ML-PBL)—was funded by Lucas Education Research (https://www.lucasedresearch.org/), Edutopia’s sister division, from the George Lucas Educational Foundation.


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