Teacher Editorial | By Janet Remus (BOLT student)
The Problem
Today, educators are constantly told that they need to employ teaching strategies that are more engaging and applicable to their students’ lives beyond the classroom. Using worksheets and lecture
s are practically considered taboo, as we move from teacher-directed approaches to learner-centred approaches. Project Based Learning (PBL), which the Buck Institute for Education defines as “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge” seems to offer a great alternative to traditional teaching methods.