What is Project-Based Learning?

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Project-Based Learning (PBL)

What is PBL?

Project-Based Learning is an active student center form of instruction that is characterised by students' autonomy, constructive investigations, goal-setting, collaboration, communication, and reflection within real-world practices. [3]

Why PBL?

The study from 1998 to 2017 were analysed representing 2 12,585 students from 189 schools in nines SEA countries show that PBL has a medium to large positive effect on students' academic achievement compared with traditional instruction. [3]

PBL not only equip students with knowledge but also improve their problem-solving skill,  critical and creative skill, lifetime learning, communication skill, teamwork, adaptation to changes and self-evaluation. [4]

The difference in Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning  can be assessed based on knowledge organisation, the form of knowledge, the role of the students, the role of the teacher and the type of activity undertaken during learning activities.

In Project-Based Learning, the assignment has been arranged in such a way by teachers (tutor set or structured tasks). Knowledge form and practical.

The role of the teacher is as a task setter and project supervisor. Role of students as completer of project or member of the project team that develops solution and strategy.

Learning activities focus on problem-solving activities and problem management.

Projects assigned to students give students to design and develop products accordingly to their expectations so that one group and another group have different results.

Students are able to make a good report, which consists of title, purpose, theory, tools and materials, procedure, results, discussion and conclusion. [1]

Procedure in Project-Based Learning [1]:

1. Introduction and team planing the project

2. Initial research phase in term of gathering information

3. Creation, development, Initial evaluation of presentation and prototype artifacts

4. Second research phase

5. Final presentation development

6. Publication or product artifacts

while

on Problem-Based Learning, the problem is presented openly (open-ended situations and problem). Knowledge in the form of contingent and constructed.

The role of students is as active participants and inventors and have their own learning experience, while the role of the teacher is to provide the opportunity for the students to learn

Learning activities focus on developing strategies to facilitate teams and learning. [1]

SIMILARITY?

Both Problem-Based Learning and Project-Based Learning affect students' CREATIVITY and CRITICAL THINKING. [1]

References:

1. Anazifa, R. D., & Djukri, D. (2017). Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning: Are They Effective to Improve Student's Thinking Skills?. Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia, 6(2), 346-355.

2. Chen, C. H., & Yang, Y. C. (2019). Revisiting the effects of project-based learning on students’ academic achievement: A meta-analysis investigating moderators. Educational Research Review, 26, 71-81.

3. Kokotsaki, D., Menzies, V., & Wiggins, A. (2016). Project-based learning: A review of the literature. Improving Schools, 19(3), 267–277.

4. Khoiri, W., Rochmad, R., & Cahyono, A. N. (2013). Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Multimedia dalam Pembelajaran Matematika Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif. Unnes Journal of Mathematics Education, 2(1), 25-30.