The Power of Project-based Learning!

Why is project-based learning so powerful and what are the learning experiences that happen more frequently in classrooms where colleagues are developing project-based learning approaches?

• Students address real issues set by companies who are addressing the same issues;
• Students research and compare information from different sources before completing the project;
• Students draw their own conclusions based on analysis of numbers, facts, and relevant information;
• Students solve complex problems and answer questions that have no single correct solution;
• Students give feedback to peers or assess other students' work;
• Students are given expert support and guidance by the company throughout the project;
• Students convey their ideas using media such as posters, blogs, or videos;
• Students answer questions in front of an expert audience;
• Students generate their own ideas about how to confront a problem;
• Students have the opportunity to present their solutions back to the company.

Through project-based learning we develop students who are able to think on their feet, contribute to a team effort, and work creatively when they confront new challenges and most importantly young people gain the employability skills businesses need them to have!