Book chapter 2008

Learning Through Projects: Commonalities Among the Project Method, Project Based Instruction and the Project Approach

Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration
Journal · pp. 533-540
Abstract

Educating through purpose is the foundation of several methods that use projects to organize instruction. Although these methods are quite similar, there are some important conceptual differences that are currently at risk of being overlooked due to similarities in terminology. The project method, project based learning, and the project approach, are all valid approaches to instructional delivery. It is unfortunate that the confusion created by the terminology appears to be creating isolated discussions. The purpose of this article is to identify some of the similarities and differences among these methods in the hope of encouraging new developments in project-related instruction. © 2008 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.

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Project based learning Project-based Project methods Project approach
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The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, United States
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