Competitive Advantages of Project-Centric Learning in Science Education- A Descriptive Review

Abstract

This review investigates empirical research related to implementing the educational approach of “Project-Based Learning" especially in terms of science education. This in-depth descriptive review demonstrates a selective summary about the significant issues related to implementing project- based learning in science education. The review covers the following topics: the definition of project based learning, the effectiveness of applying project-based Learning in science according to empirical studies in the context of different countries,facilitating factors associated with project based learning, the common features between project based learning and inquiry based learning, the model of project- based Learning and the roles of effective Instructors, the foundations and criteria of project based Learning, the need for applying project based learning and perspectives about the advantages and disadvantages of Project based Learning in relation to group work.