In project based learning (PBL), students work on an extended project that engages them in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. In this quick reference guide, you will find 7 reasons to use PBL, 7 essential project design elements, 5 steps for designing a project and much more. The author is editor in chief at PBL Works, where he manages the PBL Blog and co-develops professional development workshops and materials for teachers.
Reviewed by Carol Campbell, PhD
Vice President for Education
Southwestern Union Conference
By Nicholas Day, Art by Brett Helquist
