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Critical thinking is something students should develop in schools so they are able to analyse, synthesise, be creative about problems and solutions.

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This video is very interesting and clearly presented steps for PBL. Such as I understand, Engages and involves both of students and teachers in a dynamic learning.

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Now the project activity is one of the most perspective components of the educational process, as it creates conditions for creative self-development and self-realization of students, forms all necessary vital competencies: multicultural, linguistic, informational, political and social. Independent acquisition of knowledge, their systematization, ability to navigate the information space, see the problem and make decisions through the project method.

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Teaching approach with problem solving method, in fact, points to scientific research methods. Here, according to John Dewey's "constructive and creative thinking" model, the main steps must be based on problem solving.

The student should be able to perceive the problems in nature and social life. It is not possible for someone who is not aware of the problems to think on it and to produce solutions. The pupil should take the practice of finding problems. For example, problems in traffic, environmental pollution problems, students' problems in schools, youth problems etc. should be scanned frequently.

Do not try to understand the problem posed by all its dimensions. The student must accumulate information about the problem, which is theoretically translated from the books and from the source persons to the observation. Without thoroughly understanding the problem, we can not create a solution on it without limiting and defining it.

After the problem is understood and defined, the factors that cause the problem are tried to be found. Why does the problem arise, what causes the problem? Various hypotheses are developed in this regard.

The validity of these hypotheses is tested by scientific research methods. Once the factors of the source of the problem are identified, some suggestions (solutions) are developed to solve the problem. They try to measure how much they solve the problem with scientific techniques. For this, the solution is re-evaluated in different instances and situations.

Teachers should also teach that they should not seek solutions when they are learning from the written sources in the solution of the problem and the beneficiaries of the source. Because every problem has its own unique aspects. It should be explained well that ready-made prescriptions in one place or in the past are not applicable or not fully compatible with the solution of this problem. Each problem must be addressed in its own time and in its own terms

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This Video is very interesting, it offers good strategies and effective method such as learning by doing that involves children in teaching

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Thank you for explaining PBL.
I think it can be very successful in my new school!

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These video is very interesting and clearly presented steps for PBL.
I agree with Mrs Gilleran about the  effectiveness of PBL. However it is still difficult to me to think about a PBL for Croatian students in my subject..I'd like to use more often PBL in my classrooms beacause PBL is learning by doing a project.

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ese video is very interesting and clearly presented steps for PBL.

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ese video is very interesting and clearly presented steps for PBL.

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PBL is about learning by doing a project. The student is not just told about content, knowledge, but he also has to investigate, reach to conclusions and find solutions by himself. This seem to be more fun and interesting than listening to the teacher and taking notes, for sure, but also way too difficult for we Spanish teachers, so worried about teaching the "normal" way in order to make the students learn the "normal" way.
How to do it? By starting at least, slowly slowly.

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Collaborative problem solving and reasoning
Inductive reasoning focuses on exploring the available information and finding patterns. This is particularly important in collaborative tasks where communications about goals of sub-tasks is essential, and in this case would focus on exploration of information and identifying connections between elements of the problem space.

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This video i think that explains what is PBL: steps, activitaties. PBL involves problem solving. I use PBL in geography.

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Project-based learning is an approach which uses methods such as inquiry-based learning and problem-based learning to develop students’ competences. Let me explain this a little more. Having decided to explore a topic or concentrate on an aspect of your curriculum you can decide to use either an Inquiry based approach or a Problem based approach, or indeed a mixture of the two.

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Project-based learning is an approach which uses methods such as inquiry-based learning and problem-based learning to develop students’ competences. Let me explain this a little more. Having decided to explore a topic or concentrate on an aspect of your curriculum you can decide to use either an Inquiry based approach or a Problem based approach, or indeed a mixture of the two.

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students' engagement in the learning process is the key point to approach their self efficacy and self regulation.

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Very good video to guide teachers into planning PBL. One essential step for success is accountability. Teachers have to make sure that each student is responsible for one part of the project.

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I think this is a very objective video that explains very well what is PBL. From the driving question to the final product, all steps in PBL activities with a wider point of view that challenges us to use PBL in multidisciplinary, inter schools work.

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Ann Gilleran was very accurate to the steps that must be followed in PBL. I believe that it is crucial to engage student in every step af the way and to be able to sense their needs.

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It's a great video. Based on project-based learning, inquiry-based learning and problem-based learning.

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Essential Project Design Elements:

Key Knowledge, Understanding, and Success Skills

Challenging Problem or Question

Sustained Inquiry

Authenticity

Student Voice & Choice

Reflection

Critique & Revision .

Public Product

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I'd like use PBL with my special students bit I can't
Last year I worked in an another
school where I could use computer - LIM...m

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Project Based Learning is considered to be the mostly used method in Environmental Education

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Project-Based Activities require, especially in Greek schools, a great deal of planning, a healthy dose of flexibility and an environment that supports collaboration, in order for a teacher to say that he/she has achieved a successful classroom.

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Any methodology that focuses on critical thinking and high-order cognitive skills is more than necessary nowadays (and I guess has always been). The thing is that doing PBL the right way (designing tasks, good planning, effective and real collaboration, etc) is not that easy if teachers don’t have enough time to organize it… And, sadly, that happens quite a lot…

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I have just seen the video about how to design project-based learning. In Greece, we have a special lesson for making projects and I teach the subject this year. The video is very helpful and Ann Gilleran is great!

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Thank you Ann Gilleran for your kind speech on PBL! It has been a pleasure to learn from this Irish lady how to teach PBL methodology. Maybe it´s more time consuming and it requires more preparation, but I am persuaded that it is worth it for both teachers and students!

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Pbl is a very good way of teaching, learning and evaluation.

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I've allready work with PBL and I love it.

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I'm new operator of using PBL. But I use it in my eTwinning projects with my students. eTwinning is a good platform for it. I accept it is difficult to apply it in our crowded classes or we have big responsibilities to finish curriculum on time but I'll hang on, I believe in all new approaches I learned from this moocs contribute my teaching ways. Eth is for my students and country. My conscience is just comfortable when I behave like this.

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Rather than reciting facts and hoping some of them stick, teachers give students the resources they need to research concepts and apply them in a practical form. Mistakes are allowed and even expected in the course of meaningful learning. The result: Students become active rather than passive learners and build important workplace skills. Of course, all of this requires a great deal of planning, a healthy dose of flexibility and an environment that supports collaboration. Here are four essential elements of a successful PBL classroom.

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Project Based Learning is considered to be the mostly used method in Environmental Education, as it involves Problem Solving (in example an environmental problem) and Inquiry Based Learning.
All the above and the active involvement of students in small groups, helps them develop critical thinking and active citizenship skills.
I find very useful the PBL checklist and the planning steps.

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Inquiry-driven, problem solving project, non googleable question are very innovative ways to involve pulis, if they are involved, they learn.

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I'm working on a project that offers PBL opportunities to students, that are 9-10 years old. It is an educational path to eating healthy, cooking traditional recipies, discovering food of their own country, respect good food (respecting food that many don't have). It is a great project that involves the community too.

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I am currently working in Hospitality industry secondary school and , by watchng the video, I had the idea of a pbl problem based lesson on spices, hethy eating habits, and the effect of each spice on the digestion of food.
I 'll prepare some of the plannng steps.
great !!

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I'd like to use more often PBL in my classrooms, but I can't, for many reasons. But sometimes I do, and the result is always very positive.
For example in my Science classrooms, the last school year I realized a PBL activity about natural soap. Students were very engaged, they worked very hard and in the end they were very proud.

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The key point is to engage students in their learning activities and find useful tasks. In my opinion it is really demanding for student and for teacher and we don't have enough time to prepare these activities.

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PBL can have a huge positive influence to our students. The students learn with a new way of learning how to work and learn with others and from others. The end product or conclusion from one simple non googleable question can fascinate us and motivate our students so they can express their questions or thoughts about interesting matters.

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 Rossella from Italy         PBL offers a learning experience skillful application of knowledge

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 Rossella from Italy         PBL offers a learning experience skillful application of knowledge

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the project process begins with the issue of the executive problem and the problem state. then necessary researches are carried out to produce possible solutions. process planning is done. the solution recommendation is tested. and the final solution is reached.

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I found Anne Gilleran so interesting and exciting to listen to. She offered us a wealth of useful practical advice on how to approach and implement both inquiry-driven and problem-solving projects. I particularly enjoyed what she mentioned about googleable and non-googleable answers! I use PBL in my classrooms and both me and my students embark on a journey which we can’t possibly guess from the beginning! It’s so exciting!

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What  creative and wonderfully innovative methods are these.. they both engage and involve students and teachers in a dynamic learning, as they are not only 'the beneficiary' and the 'god of knowledge' in a passive cycle... they learn without complying with bare knowledge, they enjoy and apply their competences on a real ground, for problems to solve, as well as on an ideal ground, for not less important topics. It is motivating, easy, modern.

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PBL METHODOLOGY

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Thinking about... we must engage students in their own learning... so, learning have to be meaningful for students. Right?

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PBL is exciting not only for the students, but for the teachers as well.

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I really believe that the fundamental principles of PBL are the key for engaging students, and this is why the method is so great. As I outlined in other comments, the major obstacle is the rigid organization of lessons in secondary school in Italy: different hours, different teachers, different subjects. We need to create conditions to engage students on trans-curricular tasks and projects.

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I consider the PBL approach both attractive and motivationg for the students and teacher. However, at first it will be very demanding and make the teacher and the students aprehensive. I really liked listening to Anne Gilleram's talk. She has a very kind and agreable way to communicate ther thoughts. Furthermore, she seems to be super knoledgeable of the PBL approach. The main ideas I've picked up are: the driving question for a PBL activity must be non-Googleable, students are encouraged to research and find answers and solutions to a real problem in order to develop higher-order thinking skills. They need to analize and judge. it is vital to create a preliminary checklist for a PBL activity an finally, the results of the PBL activity should be presented to an audience because this is a key part of the process.

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I'm convinced that the PBL methodology helps creativity, critical thinking, and teaches our students how to use their knowledge and develop their sense of initiative and entrepreneurship ... so this eTwinning opportunity is useful for using PBL in our classes.

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I'm convinced that the PBL methodology helps creativity, critical thinking, and teaches our students how to use their knowledge and develop their sense of initiative and entrepreneurship ... so this eTwinning opportunity is useful for using PBL in our classes.

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Realizing the learning process is done in an integrated way, enabling the child's relationship to be narrowed even further. Very useuful PBL for both of us, teacher and pupils.

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I recently finished a PBL course here in Teacher Academy.....very helpful for this module

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I really like PBL methodology, it helps creativity, critical thinking and teaches our students how to use their knowledge and develops their sense of initiative and entrepreneurship. I think eTwinning is a great opportunity to use PBL in our classes.

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The advise given is excellent. I liked the idea of the non-Google questions because our students are too used to look just for the word they are supposed to find and they limit to copy the previous and posterior words, without checking if that is the correct answer. In this way, they must investigate first.

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The most challenging issue is to identify the main question. It shouldn't be Google-able answered and it should interfere with students interests to motivatethem to be involved with the project.

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I think the most challenging component of PBL is to ensure that the project is focused on authentic work and problems. I’ ve realized that, as we are used to the curriculum obligations, it’s very difficult to look beyond it. PBL requires the hability to go with the flow and for me that’s still very difficult.

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Great checklist. This seven basic steps are so important to designing a great project with pupils. The PBL will be successfully done. Thank you Mrs. Gilleran. Yes, I'm sure that I will learn a lot.

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Teaching without thinking critically, and exploring showa us that we have poor skills.PBL is really efficent way to learn the subject in the correct way.As the insturcter says we must be just the guide as a teacher ,students must investigate and inquire the subject in order to make effective learning

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I strongly agree with the idea of good planning and making students involved from the begginning. It makes them co-authors of the project plan. If they feel it's their project they work more willingly. I found the checlisk composed of questions we should ask ourselves before beginning our project-adventure.

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Using technology in class is more entertainment and enjoyable by students working on Projects and meeting new partners to work on make them practicing social skills together. Practicing foreign languages, and exchanging different culture and experiences.

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I love Ann Gilleran!

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Teaching/technology and learning involves many opportunities. Being aware of every day challenges make the process of learning better these days. Involving three components( students, parents, teachers)it makes easier our professional.

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every day provides us pbl opportunities! pbl is there, beyond the small talk of teachers. When we exchange experiences we can discuss on a pbl basis

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Very useful and clear video! Project-based learning is the best way to develop student’s competences for 21st century.
“The whole purpose of PBL is to encourage pupils to research and to find answers and solutions, to help them develop higher-order thinking skills: analyse the information they find, interpret it and compare their findings, synthesis the ideas, evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, peer and self-assess it, find solutions and create a new product.”

“PBL is an approach which uses methods such as inquiry-based learning and problem-based learning to develop students’ competences. You can decide to use either an Inquiry based approach or a Problem based approach, or indeed a mixture of the two.”

“The basic tenet of PBL: “Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand”. PBL is more demanding on both student and teacher, but it is also more rewarding.”

“PBL can be approached in two ways, either you work in your own classroom with your class and the work is kept in there, or you decide to work collaboratively with other teachers in your own school, own country or in other countries.”

“Preliminary checklist before the PBL approach:

· What is your project idea?

· What is the time frame proposed?

· Is the project idea manageable?

· Is it a project just between you and your class or will you collaborate with other teachers in your school or in other countries

· If it involves partners from other countries, what is the language proposed?

· What subjects could be integrated into this project?

· What technical tools, if any, will you use?

· How does your project fit with the school planning and calendar?”

“When you actively engage the student in their learning activities and find these activities to be meaningful with a tangible outcome, their attitude to learning will undoubtedly change for the better. Learning becomes fun”.

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I agree with Mrs Gilleran about the
effectiveness of PBL. However it is still difficult to me to think about a PBL for Italian students in my subject. They should not only solve the problem, but they should do all the activities using only English language which is a second language for them. Their English level is not so high compared to their logical abilities and to their level of skills and abilities. So it would be very hard for me to choose a non google-able driving question…I think I lack of creativity….

And moreover students could be discouraged in doing the activities because they have problems with the use of English language. It is so hard to make them speak in English or to make them follow a lesson in English language..!!!

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I keep in mind the phrase : Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand...

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This is very clear, I just shared in my Fb for my colleges. It's very important to know that a project is not a doc that our pupils download from a simply Google check.

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PBL offers a learning experience that seamlessly blends core concepts, key facts, reflective thinking, careful judgment, and skillful application of knowledge.

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Thank you for the talk!
Finally I have a checklist.
I feel I am getting closer to  the goal.
Let's get started!

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"Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand": I think it is the very essence of where we stood in the past and where we should be going in the future. I am truly convinced that when the students have understood a problem, it will be much easier for them to keep it in mind forever. Solving practical, real problems is really important.

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I have enjoyed a lot Anne Gillian´s exposition. Clear, organized and enlightening. Now, to practice!
I know it is the way I want to teach but the problem I face is that not having learned myself in such a way, I feel insecure. I would love to be a pupil in PBL courses to better understand how pupils feel and better meet their needs.

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Inquiry based learning is a very interesting method to discover new things with a critical approach.

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PBL is a a very effective and innovative method both for teachers and students to learn and acquire the 21st key competences moving from the boring factual knowledge to a dinamic and interdisciplinary approachr stimulating critical thinking.

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PBL is exciting not only for the students, but for the teachers as well.

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PBL is the best way for the students to learn. In my opinion it is the most important subject although a bit underestimated in my country but only from the teachers who simply don't know. I have been using this method for many years and I have come in the conclusion that students prefer it most and as soon as they get involved and become accustomed to it they always ask for more. Although it is really very much time consuming ,concerning the preparation ,it is really worth it!

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PBL is applicable to any subject or interdisciplinary activity. In my opinion, it boosts the concrete critical thinking of our students within a 21st-century-based approach.

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PBL is the approach to develop the competences students need to thrive in 21st century.

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I would teach to develop learners’ competences in this new dimension. As the video show, in effects, in the traditional classroom it is the teacher who asks questions to which answers can easily be found. In an inquiry-driven classroom, it is not only the teacher who asks open-ended questions, but also students themselves. Students are encouraged to question arguments, information, ideas, opinions and viewpoints, to go deeper and generate new questions, which will lead them to new knowledge. It's great!

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The video was really clear and Anne Gilleran helped me understand better especially inquiry based learning, because in past I thought that it was mainly for mathematic and scientific subjects.

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PBL is indeed an excellent learning method that can include most of the key principles for teaching key competences.

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I think Anne Gilleran was just to the point of how to implement PBL to our classroom. Not too much, not too little.
Thank you very much

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Collaborative problem solving is a joint activity where students work together. The teacher's role is to set tasks for each individual participant so his/her contribution is easily assessed. The students also need to keep track of the their discussions, collaboration which will serve as a valuable document about theeir search for solution.

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PBL is an excellent learning tool. On the other hand, things have to be done, so that PBL could be applicable in Greek educational reality.

Greek educational system is too centralized for PBL to work, at least in secondary education. Although projects can be accomplished in Greek schools, there are practical issues with regard to PBL.

The current exam system in secondary education (especially the exams for the admission in Universities) should be aligned with PBL, which does not happen nowadays. Moreover there is not the necessary infrastructure for PBL in the majority of (public) schools in Greece (libraries, ICT etc)

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PBL  is an excellent chance for teachers to cooperate within a common goal. We all do want our students to be able to think independently and work in groups, as well as solve problems and become active citizens in today's Europeean environment. We have had several opportunities to work in PBL at my school  but mostly within similiar subjects. , e.g. science, languages.

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PBL can connect real life with knowledge. What I mean is that in most of schools knowledge is around stereotypic themes that do not concern students’ lives, so they are bored to participate in them. Through PBL this is changed. Students learn how to learn, explore new knowledge, understand better the world that they live in, find lesson more exciting.

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PBL is an innovative teaching / learning procedure where students learn how to learn by collaborating. Encourages students to research in order to develop thinking skills. The proposed problem is real life, we must investigate the solution that is unique and applied in other contexts as well. The boys did not respond to the proposed question but needed to gather information and then gain new knowledge, associate tea theory and practice.

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I wish I had Mz  Anne Gilleran  as a teacher in my university years!!! She could had taught me so much... Bless her!

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Group learning with critical thinking and problem resolving is the best way of learning nowdays.

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PBL is a wonderful way of encouraging learners to have a voice in their learning.One of the beauty of it is the long retention of the lesson long after the project had ended.It however requires work on the part of the teacher to prepare students to be able to function effectively in group activities.Once students understand the operations of PBL the teacher can use it in as many activities as possible.

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I am fascinated about the PBL method. It is a very interesting way to capture all students'attention because they are active part in their Learning process

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I think that PBL is an excellent innovative method for teacher and students. Also, it is suitable for the new educational demands.

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Project-based learning is an innovative teaching/learning procedure where students learn-how-to-learn. They are also invited to construct knowledge, rather than merely acquire what is ready-made for them.

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I agree with both Yolanda Lopez and Lorena Olaru.
Our job as teachers would be much easier if PBL were somehow intergrated into the curriculum.

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Project Based Learning is the bet way to motivate learners towards acquiring more knowledge through their research. Although is more time demanding, its outcomes and benefits are significant. learners get the required experience, become more creative and even more competent in tackling issues in the 21st century
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In my personal opinion I like working PBL as an alternative way of teaching / learning. It's interdisciplinary and collaborative but it needs a lot of effort on the part of the teacher. But the biggest problem is the strict compliance of following a textbook that slows down activities and projects.
I'm currently doing a etw project and although it's very rewarding and I'll continue to do them, it's very complicated to fit the traditional system with the new educational trends that in my opinion, are better in most cases.

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Project Based Learning is based on interactive activities and supports experiential approaches. Students are urged to collaborate so as to discover answers to questions about the world around them. Students learn while participating doing a project. The teacher doesn’t give answers, it is the students who search for the answers on their own under the guidance, coordination and support of the teacher.

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I think PBL is the answer in students' expectations from teacher and school. We have to encourage inovation and collaborative spirit in our schools. Using PBL we all help our students to develop emotional intelligence which is a crucial part of education these days.

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The whole purpose of PBL is to encourage pupils to research and to find answers
and solutions, to help them develop higher-order thinking skills: analyse the
information they find, interpret it and compare their findings, synthesis the
ideas, evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, peer and self-assess it, find solutions
Proje tabanlı öğrenme is thought to be   an alternative to traditional and sometımes and sometimes passive learning.

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Project Based Learning: Am I Doing it Right? How Do I know?

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We can use video as a guide...I a happy that I did all those steps during my projects so far...Looks like I am doing good job:))

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By sharing facts and ideas through discussion and answering questions in PBL activities students learn more deeply. This form of elaborating makes it easier to remember.
Small group discussion can be especially beneficial because each student will get chances to participate.
Project-based learning encourages students to discuss and answer questions about new concepts as they’re learning them.

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I WAS FASCINATING BY THE WORDS  OF MRS ANNE GILLERAN.
I AGREE  THAT PBL  IS A GOOD  LEARNING  WAY  ABOVE ALL  FOR STUDENTS  AT MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOLS. THEY WANT TO FEEL AUTONOMOUS AND  FEEL TO BE PART OF THEIR LEARNING PROCESS.  MAYBE IT IS A BIT DIFFICULT IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOLS BECAUSE , I THINK, THE PUPILS  ARE NOT COMPLETELY AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE AND NEED TO BE GUIDED BY AN ADULT.