Enquiry and Project Based Learning Students, School and Society

Synopsis

Many teachers, schools, parents and community organisations feel that ‘standards’ education is not serving us well. It has proved ineffective at preparing many students for work, higher education and general wellbeing, nor does it keep students engaged and intrinsically motivated, capable of sustaining interest in education and learning. There is a supressed desire to transform educational outcomes, and enquiry based learning (EBL) and project based learning (PBL) are the prime candidates for achieving such a goal.

EBL is education that is driven by curiosity, questions and problem solving, with the capacity to produce results that are equal to or better than standard outcomes. This new text provides a critical examination of EBL and PBL by exploring a wide range of international exemplars and considering the benefits, barriers and contradictions generated by the efforts of teachers and schools. Focusing on analytical frameworks and socio-cultural theory, areas covered include:



enquiry and society


what EPBL is


learning through enquiry


challenges for schools and teachers


student outcomes and assessment


teacher learning


curriculum development.


Enquiry and Project Based Learning offers analytical frameworks and practical guidance for students, teachers and all those interested in enquiry based learning, as well as presenting a balanced, purposeful and motivating alternative to mainstream educational practice.

Book details

Author:

David Leat

ISBN:

9781317650874

Related ISBNs:

9781138790155, 9781315763309, 9781138790179

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Pages:

214

Reading age:

Not specified

Includes images:

Yes

Date of addition:

2023-09-24

Usage restrictions:

Copyright

Copyright date:

2017

Copyright by:

David Leat 

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Education, Nonfiction