Project-Based Learning: Enhancing Student Engagement and Creativity
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- Authors
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Alimova Feruza Askarjanovna
Teacher of Uzbekistan State World Languages University
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- Keywords:
- Project-Based Learning, student engagement, creativity, active learning, problem-solving, higher education, instructional strategies, critical thinking, collaborative learning, experiential learning
- Abstract
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Project-Based Learning (PBL) encourages active learning and problem-solving, which boosts student creativity and engagement. Using surveys and observations, this study compares PBL to more conventional approaches to investigate its effects in higher education. The findings indicate that PBL encourages motivation, teamwork, and critical thinking, but it also has drawbacks, such as time limits. Future research directions and strategies for successful implementation are suggested in the essay.
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