An Educator's Guide to Project-Based Learning : Turning Theory into Practice

An Educator's Guide to Project-Based Learning will inspire practitioners to implement project-based learning effectively and identifies the importance of creative and innovative classrooms for highly successful educational outcomes. Project-based learning is becoming increasingly popular for research and practice. By creating the opportunity to shift from traditional methods of teaching to giving pupils ownership of their learning journey, this highly accessible book takes you through how to implement project-based learning effectively, and identifies the importance of creative and innovative classrooms for successful educational outcomes. Dipping into a range of case studies, chapters in this essential resource encourage students to gain confidence when provided with the opportunity to explore their natural curiosity. This book will also highlight how to use project-based learning across different age groups and subject areas, providing readers with insights into new learning environments and the opportunity to learn from others. Each section includes practical examples as to how to implement project-based learning and draws on the experiences of educators working in a variety of educational settings. Covering all the phases, from the Early Years to Higher Education and Adult Learning, this book will be a key resource for teachers, practitioners and educational leaders across all the stages of education.