Criteria for Authentic Project-Based Learning - advantages

Here are some guidelines and criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of problem- and project-based learning in your classroom. Working with projects allows for a variety of learning styles,
"Real" world oriented, encourages the use of higher order thinking skills and learning concepts as well as basic facts, utilizes various modes of communication, students are responsible for their own learning. Projects promote meaningful learning, connecting new learning to students' past performances and the teacher is the facilitator of learning in that way student self-assessment of learning is encouraged.

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