Project based learning- effects on knowledge and skills acquisition

Abstract

Project based learning is based on a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks (Buck Institute for Education). The benefits of PBL both for students and teachers are so many and so important and that’s why in this literature review is made a great effort to prove those benefits. The results of the literature analysis show that PBL has effects on the students’ knowledge as they get high scores on tests and exams and on their skills development, especially on the development of collaboration-cooperation, communication and ICT skills.