This review examines the early research related to “Project-Based Learning” (PBL), as there is not a large body of PBL research. The review covers eight topics: • A definition of Project-Based Learning,• Underpinnings of PBL research and practice,• Evaluative research: research on the effectiveness of PBL,• The role of student characteristics in PBL,• Implementation research: challenges associated with enacting PBL,• Intervention research: research on improving the effectiveness of PBL,• Conclusions, and • Future directions for PBL research.
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