书目名称 | Project-Based Learning for Academically-Able Students |
副标题 | Hwa Chong Institutio |
编辑 | Joseph C. L. Tan,Anne Chapman |
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概述 | The book illustrates project-based learning in action through in-depth case study research, giving rare insights into the lived experiences of students engaged in real-life projects.The book charts th |
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描述 | This book explores the dynamic approach to student-centred learning known as project-based learning, or project work. It addresses both the concepts and practical application of project-based learning to enhance teaching and learning. It describes empirical case study research into the impact of research-based project work on independent learning for academically-able secondary school students at Hwa Chong Institution, a premier independent school in Singapore. The research investigated how students dealt with an innovative project-based learning curriculum built on a social constructivist approach designed to foster independent learning attitudes. The students had to research and initiate their own projects, and see through the entire process with guidance from their teacher mentors. The case study findings give rich insights into student perspectives and experiences as they engage in projects and respond to real-life challenges and problems. A new theory of project-based learning is presented in the form of theoretical propositions. The research has implications for the professional development of teachers as project work mentors to help prepare their students to be ‘future-proof |
出版日期 | Book 2016 |
关键词 | project-based learning; project work; independent learning; social constructivism; collaborative learnin |
版次 | 1 |
doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-732-0 |
isbn_ebook | 978-94-6300-732-0 |
copyright | SensePublishers-Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2016 |