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PBL Research
Grant, Michael (2002). Getting a Grip on Project-Based Learning Theory, Cases and Recomendations. Meridien (5):1. Overview:This article examines the theoretical foundations of project-based learning, particularly constructivism and constructionism, and notes the similarities and differences among implementations, including project-based science.
Gubels, D, Dochy, F., Van Den Bossche, P., & Segers, M. (2005). Effects of Problem-Based Learning: A Meta-Analysis from the Angle of Assessment. Review of Education Research. (75):1 Overview: This is a rigorous meta-analysis of dozens of studies. While it focuses on assessment in particular, it does provide readers with a few defining principles of PBL.
Mergendoller, John and Thomas, John (2002). Managing Project Based Learning: Principles from the Field. Buck Institute for Education whitepaper. Overview: The authors used the results from interviews with 12 teachers who use PBL in their classroom to perform a qualitative analysis that sought to define classroom management principles. Out of the analysis a series of seven themes emerged.
Thomas, John (2000). AutoDesk Research Review White Paper. Overview: This review examines research related to a teaching and learning model popularly referred to as "Project-Based Learning" (PBL). All of the research on Project-Based Learning has taken place in the past ten years and most of it in just the last few years. Since there is not a large body of PBL research, the review is inclusive rather than selective..
Wolff, Susan (2002). Design Features for Project-Based Learning. Design Share.Com (2002). http://www.designshare.com/Research/Wolff/Project_Learning.htm. Accessed 8-14-05. Overview: This publication is a condensed version of a doctoral research study by Susan Wolff entitled "Relationships among People and Spaces: Design Features for the Optimal Collaborative, Project-Based Learning Experience." Although the study was directed primarily at the community college level, the findings of the study are pertinent to all levels of education and have implications for physical learning environments for other types of active learning processes. The findings from the study included a synthesis of 32 design features of the physical learning environment that support and enhance collaborative, project-based learning.
George Lucas Education Foundation (2007). http://www.edutopia.org/php/article.php?id=Art_887&key=037
Accessed 4-25-07. Overview: GLEF has compiled a dozen different studies that highlight the efficacy of project-based learning to promote a wide range of positive student outcomes.