[1.3] What are the benefits of project-based learning?

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If you've been working in education for more than a year, you have probably heard of numerous instructional strategies from education researchers claiming to be the answer to increasing student mastery. Regardless of your perspective, project-based learning can allow students to practice and develop skills useful for the workforce. I believe that we're preparing students for jobs that may not yet exist. You're probably thinking, if these jobs don't exist yet, then how do we prepare students for the workforce? Project-based learning can positively impact students' academic and personal growth when implemented well. In this episode, we will explore ten benefits of project-based learning.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why most new instructional methods derive from previous research-based strategies
• How PBL is not really a new instructional method
• How PBL can help prepare students for opportunities that don’t yet exist
• How PBL can help students develop 21st-century skills
• How students’ develop project management skills during PBL
• How PBL fosters academic risk-taking
• How PBL can help students develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
•  How PBL can increase student mastery of content

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P.S. Have you taken the Impactful PBL Readiness Assessment yet? It's a great resource for instructional leaders like you who want to make informed decisions about implementing or strengthening PBL in their schools.
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