A few years ago, my school committed to creating a joyful learning environment for students, focused on creativity, solving authentic problems, innovation, and personal growth. To help us achieve this goal, we began using project-based learning (PBL). In PBL, students work on extended projects that engage them in addressing real-world problems or complex questions. Students demonstrate their knowledge and skills by developing a product or presentation, which they make public to people beyond the classroom. As a result, they develop deep content knowledge as well as 21st century success skills. (PBL Works, n.d.)
