A CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: EXPLORING ITS POTENTIAL, EFFECTS, CHALLENGES, AND BEST PRACTICES

Authors

  • Takaaki Fujita Independent Researcher, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i3.4715

Keywords:

project based learning, problem solving based learning, educational method

Abstract

Recently, Project based Learning has garnered significant attention as a pedagogical approach. This paper aims to scrutinize and examine the advantages and impediments of Project based Learning from diverse standpoints. It intends to investigate and analyze the benefits and challenges of this educational method, while also considering related concepts such as Problem solving Based Learning.

 

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Author Biography

  • Takaaki Fujita, Independent Researcher, Japan

    Takaaki Fujita is usually involved in various system development as a system engineer/IT service manager. His research interests include discrete mathematics, combinatorics, algebra, graph theory, ICT education, and project management. He has a master's degree in computer science.

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2023-03-09

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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023)

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