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Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning
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Author(s): Biswajit Saha (Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur, India)and Gour Sundar Mitra Thakur (Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 28
Source title: Project-Based Learning, Competency-Based Assessments, and Experiential Education for Modern Learners
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Maria Athanasekou (Hellenic Open University, Frederick University, Cyprus)and Andonis Zagorianakos (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4957-2.ch003

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Abstract

This chapter looks at the basic ideas behind Project-Based Learning (PBL), how it is set up, and how it is used in different types of schools and subjects. It looks at how inquiry-based and multidisciplinary project design in PBL encourages students to be interested, think critically, and solve problems in the real world. The chapter gives useful tips for making projects that matter and talks about ways to measure learning outcomes that go beyond standard assessment criteria. The chapter shows how PBL can be used in several subjects to help students learn more deeply by using detailed case studies in the arts, humanities, sciences, and STEM professions. The focus is on making sure that assessment techniques are in line with project goals, that all students have the same chances to learn, and that students are ready for real-world, difficult, and collaborative work. This chapter is both a theoretical base and a practical guide for educators who are willing to use or improve PBL in their classrooms.

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