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Research papers on Project-based learning

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1. Project-based learning (PBL): outcomes of students’ engagement in an external consultancy project in Oman

   Rakesh Belwal, Shweta Belwal, Azlinor Binti Sufian, et al. · 2020 · Education + Training · 89 citations

   Purpose Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an innovative approach to learning that employs a multitude of strategies critical for success in the twenty-first century. It exposes students to the real world, opens an extended inquiry process, and boosts their communication skills and interdisciplinary learning. However, the extant literature on PBL places more emphasis on learning through internal rather than external projects. Industrial collaboration projects build partnerships and provide opportunities to work on real problems, often seeking multidisciplinary approaches. This study explores and suggests the benefits that students derived from their participation in an external research and con

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2. Analyzing Learning Outcomes for a Massive Online Competition through a Project-Based Learning Engagement

   Aditya Panwar, Aniruddha Chauhan, Kavi Arya · 2020 · IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) · 13 citations

   The e-Yantra project at premier technical institute in India – Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, conducts a massive Online Robotics Competition known as e-Yantra Robotics Competition annually, with the objective to develop ground-breaking digital pedagogy to indulge students in the domain of Robotics and Embedded Systems through hands-on practical medium of Project Based Learning (PBL). The students work in collaboration as a team of four from varying years and disciplines of engineering and implement a 'Theme' - a gamified robotics problem statement over the course of six months. Previous studies of e-Yantra competition have shown that the competition has been successful in teaching st

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3. Factors explaining students’ engagement and self-reported outcomes in a project-based learning case

   Ramón Tirado Morueta, Yolanda Ceada Garrido, Antonio Javier Barragán, et al. · 2022 · The Journal of Educational Research · 11 citations

   Few Project-based learning (PBL) has been a methodology traditionally associated with student engagement and good results. However, not all experiences are sufficiently satisfactory. Comprehensive models that explain the success or failure of these experiences are still lacking. The objective of this study was to understand the mechanisms that explain student engagement and other satisfactory educational results of PBL. During two academic years, the Sustainable Urban Race (SUR) project was analyzed. In this project, students from secondary schools should design and build an electric vehicle using solar energy. In the present study, a multigroup analysis of structural equations was applied.

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4. Active civic education using project-based learning and attitudes towards civic engagement

   Osnat Akirav · 2024 · Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning · 5 citations

   The paper investigates the effect of active civic education using project-based learning (PBL) on attitudes towards civic engagement in a heterogeneous society. The study used a qualitative research approach involving a content analysis of responses to open-ended questionnaires, students' reports and weekly discussions with the students. The study examines whether the PBL teaching approach, which was developed in medical schools, can be an effective tool for use in civic studies to promote civic engagement of college students in a multi-ethnic society. Active civic education matters; it prompted non-Jewish minority students in Israeli society to consider future civic engagement, and improved

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5. Impact of Active Learning Methods on Project- Based Learning (PBL): Enhancing Student Engagement and Outcomes

   Lavanya Nagamalla, Vanaja Readdy, Shiva Kumar, et al. · 2025 · Journal of Engineering Education/Journal of engineering education transformations/Journal of engineering education transformation · 3 citations

   This study examines the impact of active learning methods. Flipped Classroom, Collaborative Learning, and Case- Based Learning on Project-Based Learning (PBL) outcomes. Using a descriptive analytical quantitative approach, the performance of fifty-six Electrical Engineering students was evaluated across three assessment stages over a 10- week period. Data analysis through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed that these active learning methods significantly enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. The identified constructs demonstrated strong factor loadings in areas such as problem-solving, teamwork, and practical application. These findings suggest that integrating active lea

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6. The Effect of Flipped Classroom and Project-Based Learning on Engagement and Learning Outcome in Higher Education

   Zulkifli ., Ambiyar Ambiyar, Syahril Syahril, et al. · 2024 · International Journal of Religion · 2 citations

   This study aims to determine the impact of the integration of the flipped classroom learning model and project-based learning on student involvement and learning outcomes in multimedia learning. This research is important to fill the gap in empirical data regarding the effectiveness of these learning strategies. The method used is a quasi-experiment design, comparing the experimental group that applies the flipped classroom model and project-based learning with the control group that uses conventional methods and project-based learning. Data collection was carried out through pretest and posttest, as well as student engagement surveys, with one-way ANOVA analysis. The results showed that the

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7. Implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL) In Engineering Education: An Analytical Study Of Student Engagement And Learning Outcomes With Statistical Insights

   Sanjaykumar M. Ingale · 2023 · Educational Administration: Theory and Practice · 2 citations

   Project-Based Learning (PBL) marks a transition from conventional lecture-based teaching to a more experiential, student-focused approach to education. This paper presents an analytical study on the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in engineering education and its impact on student engagement and learning outcomes. Drawing upon data from multiple engineering disciplines, the study investigates how PBL enhances both academic performance and skill development. Through statistical insights, the research demonstrates that PBL significantly improves student engagement, with both students and faculty expressing high satisfaction with the approach. The study further reveals that PBL f

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8. Effects of Project-based Learning on Students' Learning Performance and Engagement in Computer Science

   xue wang, Jirarat Sitthiworachart · 2024 · Effects of Project-based Learning on Students' Learning Performance and Engagement in Computer Science · 2 citations

   Attention has been drawn to the benefits of integrating project-based learning (PjBL) into educational curricula to enhance student engagement. This study investigated how well project-based learning fosters student engagement and achievements in computer science courses. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used for this experiment. A total of 60 first year undergraduate students included in the study were divided into the two following groups: experimental group (n=30) and control group (n= 30). National Survey of Student Engagement’ (NSSE) based on Coates’ five-dimensional framework theory of student engagement was used to collect the data. The results showed that there was

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9. Monitoring the Short-Term Outcomes of Community-Engaged, Project-Based User Experience Design Courses

   Polina Kabakova, Olivier St-Cyr, Colin D. Furness · 2021 · International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement · 2 citations

   This paper evaluates short-term outcomes of community-engaged learning (CEL) initiatives within the field of user experience design (UXD). Qualitative data were gathered through a thematic analysis of 101 summative student reflections and 22 interview transcripts from 19 community partner organizations. Quantitative findings resulted from an analysis of 94 student surveys. Findings offer preliminary support for CEL initiatives in UXD education and reveal that CEL benefits both students and community partners. Students garnered UXD competencies, interpersonal skills, and increased empathy through participation in CEL initiatives. Community partners gained useful deliverables and an increased

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10. Enhancing Programming Education through Game-Based Learning for Improved Engagement and Learning Outcomes

    Fikile Mposula, Kayode Oyetade · 2025 · Educational Process International Journal · 2 citations

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11. Evaluation Of Outcomes of Iraqi Medical Students' Engagement in The Community Through Project-Based Learning Approach

    علي منصور جاسم العامري, Ali Al-Ameri · 2024 · Karbala Journal of Medicine · 1 citations

    Purpose: In most medical faculties in Iraq, scientific research is introduced late in the curriculum. Studies exhibit that the scientific engagement of medical college students can be fostered through the early introduction of the project-based learning (PtBL) strategy in the medical curriculum. To be started, PtBL approach in this study considers gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension as research areas. However, the medical education literature does not show the short-term and intermediate-term outcomes of PtBL, including those related to research projects findings. Aims and objectives: The project aimed to explore the short and intermediate-term outcomes of the PtBL approach in

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12. Nurturing Learning and Engagement Through Student Perceptions of Project-Based Learning

    Atta Abdalwahid Ahmed · 2024 · TESOL Today · 1 citations

    Project-Based Learning (PBL) refers to an instructional approach where students engage in exploring and solving real-world, complex problems over an extended period. The present study aims to explore the impacts of project-based learning in nurturing student learning and engagement in Kurdish EFL high school context. The design of the study followed a descriptive approach using quantitative methods. The population of the study comprised 364 high school learners from grades 10, 11, and 12 in one of the public schools in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan region of Iraq. The data was analyzed through the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS). The independent sample t-test was employed to investig

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13. Language Learner Engagement and Outcomes in Project-Based Learning: A Literature Review

    Phuoc Thien Thi Le, Cuong Nguyen · 2026 · Vietnam Journal of Education (online)/Vietnam Journal of Education/Giáo dục

    Project-based learning has gained increasing attention in language education. As a learner-centred instructional approach, project-based learning has been confirmed effective in fostering engagement and enhancing real- world skills. To provide a comprehensive understanding of how project-based learning influences language learner engagement and learning outcomes, this literature review synthesises and analyses recent empirical studies examining the influence of project-based learning on student engagement and learning outcomes in both global and Vietnamese language learning contexts. Accordingly, the review analysed 39 empirical studies based in EFL/ESL contexts. Findings of the included stu

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14. "Assessing the Need for Project-Based Learning: Student Engagement and Outcomes in Engineering Disciplines"

    Sanjaykumar M. Ingale · 2024 · International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering

    In traditional education system the focus is on content based learning. There was a shift to outcome-based education as a philosophy of teaching and learning in engineering education. But the, challenge of active student engagement could not be resolved. This study evaluates student engagement and academic outcomes in traditional outcome-based education within the engineering departments of Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering and Civil Engineering. The goal is to determine the necessity of implementing a Project-Based Learning (PBL) system in these disciplines. A c

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15. Student Engagement as a Mediator in Team-Based Project–Based Collaborative Digital Learning on Student Learning Outcomes

    Mutiarni Rita, Nuri Purwanto, Anis Nusron · 2026 · Eksis Jurnal Riset Ekonomi dan Bisnis

    The digital transformation of higher education requires learning models that are capable of enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. This study aims to examine the effect of collaborative digital learning based on the Team-Based Project (TBP) approach implemented through the SPADA Indonesia platform on student learning outcomes, with student engagement acting as a mediating variable. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey design. The respondents consisted of 69 undergraduate management students who participated in a collaborative Innovation Management course jointly conducted by STIE PGRI Dewantara Jombang and the Yadika Institute of Technology and Business

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16. Exploring the Impact of Video Project-Based Learning on Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes in Fiqh at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah

    Ismail, Tini, Ismaya, et al. · 2025 · Journal of Southeast Asian Islam and Society

    Video Project-Based Learning (VPBL) is increasingly recognized as an effective approach to enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. This study examines the impact of VPBL on Fiqh education at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri (MIN) 2 Enrekang, focusing on student comprehension, creativity, and pedagogical effectiveness. Employing a pre-experimental design, the study utilized a one-group pretest-post-test methodology to assess changes in student understanding before and after VPBL implementation. The research also incorporated qualitative insights from teacher interviews to provide a comprehensive evaluation. The results reveal a significant improvement in students' comprehension of Fiqh,

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17. Improving Student Engagement and Outcomes Through a Digital Project-Based Learning Model in Islamic Education

    Ahmad Zaldi, Ani Nur Aeni, Gamal Abdul Nasir Zakaria, et al. · 2026 · Ta dibuna Jurnal Pendidikan Islam

    This study aimed to examine whether the digital project-based learning model could improve student engagement and learning outcomes in Islamic education at SMP Negeri 1 Ciwidey, specifically on belief in the Prophets and Messengers of Allah. The study employed Classroom Action Research consisting of two cycles, each comprising four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Research subjects were 31 students in Cycle I and 27 in Cycle II from class VIII. Data were collected through observation checklists, an essay-based online quiz, and a digital project assessment rubric and analyzed using descriptive quantitative methods. Results demonstrated measurable improvement acro

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18. Implementation of the 6E-STEAM Learning Model Based on Nosiala Pale Local Wisdom: Analysis of Learning Outcomes and Student Motivation and Engagement Profiles

    Sri Wahyuni Sumadi, Nurhayati B, Faisal Faisal · 2026 · International Journal of Current Science Research and Review

    This study aims to analyze learning outcomes and describe the motivation and engagement profiles of students following the implementation of the 6E-STEAM learning model based on the local wisdom of Nosiala Pale in biology instruction. The study employed a quantitative approach in a single control class using a pretest-posttest design for learning outcomes and a posttest to assess students’ motivation and engagement profiles. The study participants consisted of 28 students in the Biology Education Program who were taking the Conservation Biology course. Data were collected using a 30-item multiple-choice test to measure learning outcomes, as well as a questionnaire to measure students’ learni

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19. Hubungan Growth Mindset dengan Student Engagement Mahasiswa pada Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek (Project-Based Learning) di Universitas Negeri Padang

    Mega Larasati, Farah Aulia · 2025 · CAUSALITA : Journal of Psychology

    Dalam konteks pendidikan tinggi, student engagement menjadi aspek penting yang memengaruhi keberhasilan pembelajaran, terutama dalam pendekatan pembelajaran berbasis proyek yang menuntut partisipasi aktif. Salah satu faktor internal yang diduga berperan dalam meningkatkan engagement adalah growth mindset. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara growth mindset dengan student engagement mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran berbasis proyek (Project-Based Learning) di Universitas Negeri Padang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode korelasional. Sampel berjumlah 407 mahasiswa yang dipilih menggunakan teknik proportionate stratified random sampling. Alat ukur y

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