Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Project-based learning (PjBL - to distinguish from problem-based learning - PBL) has become a recurrent practice in K-12 classroom environments. As PjBL has become prominent in K-12 classrooms, it has also surfaced in post-secondary institutions. The purpose of this paper is to examine the research...

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Autor: Ralph, Rachel A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
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Palabra clave:Project method in teaching
Technology
Postsecondary education
Project-based learning
STEM
Post-secondary education
Ensenyament universitari
Mètode de projectes (Ensenyament)
Educació secundària
Tecnologia
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament secundari
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spelling Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematicsRalph, Rachel A.Project method in teachingTechnologyPostsecondary educationProject-based learningTechnologySTEMPost-secondary educationEnsenyament universitariMètode de projectes (Ensenyament)Educació secundàriaTecnologiaÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitariÀrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament secundariProject-based learning (PjBL - to distinguish from problem-based learning - PBL) has become a recurrent practice in K-12 classroom environments. As PjBL has become prominent in K-12 classrooms, it has also surfaced in post-secondary institutions. The purpose of this paper is to examine the research that has studied a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematic subjects using PjBL in post-secondary classrooms. Eleven articles (including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods) were included. The format includes: an introduction and background (which defines PjBL and STEM), research methods, quality appraisal used, results, and a discussion, future research and a conclusion. Two tables and two figures are included. In this paper, theoretical backgrounds and key terms were identified, followed by a literature review discussing four themes: content knowledge, interdisciplinary skills, collaboration and skill development for future education and careers. Results suggested that there is a positive connection between content knowledge learning and PjBL in collaborative settings. Additionally, some negative perceptions arose regarding teamwork situations. Interdisciplinary skills were achieved, but quite limited in post-secondary classrooms. PjBL and STEM were perceived to be important for future education and careers. Future research needs to be completed and institutional curriculum changes informed by the results of this research need to occur to further explore interdisciplinary courses and the use of PjBLOmniaScience20162016-03-0120162016-04-13journal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501NAhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_be7fb7dd8ff6fe43info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2117/85583https://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jotse.155reponame:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPCinstname:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)Inglésengopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Spainhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/855832026-05-27T15:37:01Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
title Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
spellingShingle Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Ralph, Rachel A.
Project method in teaching
Technology
Postsecondary education
Project-based learning
Technology
STEM
Post-secondary education
Ensenyament universitari
Mètode de projectes (Ensenyament)
Educació secundària
Tecnologia
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament secundari
title_short Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
title_full Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
title_fullStr Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
title_full_unstemmed Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
title_sort Post secondary project-based learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Ralph, Rachel A.
author Ralph, Rachel A.
author_facet Ralph, Rachel A.
author_role author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Project method in teaching
Technology
Postsecondary education
Project-based learning
Technology
STEM
Post-secondary education
Ensenyament universitari
Mètode de projectes (Ensenyament)
Educació secundària
Tecnologia
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament secundari
topic Project method in teaching
Technology
Postsecondary education
Project-based learning
Technology
STEM
Post-secondary education
Ensenyament universitari
Mètode de projectes (Ensenyament)
Educació secundària
Tecnologia
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament universitari
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Ensenyament i aprenentatge::Ensenyament secundari
description Project-based learning (PjBL - to distinguish from problem-based learning - PBL) has become a recurrent practice in K-12 classroom environments. As PjBL has become prominent in K-12 classrooms, it has also surfaced in post-secondary institutions. The purpose of this paper is to examine the research that has studied a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematic subjects using PjBL in post-secondary classrooms. Eleven articles (including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods) were included. The format includes: an introduction and background (which defines PjBL and STEM), research methods, quality appraisal used, results, and a discussion, future research and a conclusion. Two tables and two figures are included. In this paper, theoretical backgrounds and key terms were identified, followed by a literature review discussing four themes: content knowledge, interdisciplinary skills, collaboration and skill development for future education and careers. Results suggested that there is a positive connection between content knowledge learning and PjBL in collaborative settings. Additionally, some negative perceptions arose regarding teamwork situations. Interdisciplinary skills were achieved, but quite limited in post-secondary classrooms. PjBL and STEM were perceived to be important for future education and careers. Future research needs to be completed and institutional curriculum changes informed by the results of this research need to occur to further explore interdisciplinary courses and the use of PjBL
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