Project-based learning
Learning organised around extended projects in which students investigate and respond to a real question or challenge.
- Also called
- PBL
- Used in
- United States, All four UK nations (details may differ), International
- Topic
- Teaching and learning
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Related terms
- Inquiry-based learning All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
- An approach in which pupils learn by investigating questions, problems or scenarios.
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