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An Examination of Teacher Understanding of Project Based Science as a Result of Participating in an Extended Professional Development Program: Implications for Implementation
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Mentzer, Gale A.; Czerniak, Charlene M.; Brooks, Lisa – School Science and Mathematics, 2017
Project-based science (PBS) aligns with national standards that assert children should learn science by actively engaging in the practices of science. Understanding and implementing PBS requires a shift in teaching practices away from one that covers primarily content to one that prompts children to conduct investigations. A common challenge to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Science Projects, Faculty Development
A Study of Student Engagement in Project-Based Learning across Multiple Approaches to STEM Education Programs
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Hall, Alfred; Miro, Danielle – School Science and Mathematics, 2016
Objective: In this study, we investigated the implementation of project-based learning (PBL) activities in four secondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education settings to examine the impact of inquiry based instructional practices on student learning. Method: Direct classroom observations were conducted during the…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Learner Engagement, STEM Education