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Research papers on Project-based learning

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1. QUANTUM ESPRESSO: a modular and open-source software project for quantum simulations of materials

   Paolo Giannozzi, Stefano Baroni, Nicola Bonini, et al. · 2009 · Journal of Physics Condensed Matter · 29,154 citations

   QUANTUM ESPRESSO is an integrated suite of computer codes for electronic-structure calculations and materials modeling, based on density-functional theory, plane waves, and pseudopotentials (norm-conserving, ultrasoft, and projector-augmented wave). The acronym ESPRESSO stands for opEn Source Package for Research in Electronic Structure, Simulation, and Optimization. It is freely available to researchers around the world under the terms of the GNU General Public License. QUANTUM ESPRESSO builds upon newly-restructured electronic-structure codes that have been developed and tested by some of the original authors of novel electronic-structure algorithms and applied in the last twenty years by

2. Strategi Belajar Mengajar

   Nurhayani Nurhayani, Fadillah Ramadhani Asiri, Rianti Simarmata, et al. · 2024 · Dewantara Jurnal Pendidikan Sosial Humaniora · 2,759 citations

   The Project Based Learning (PBL) method has become a major focus in the world of education because of its potential to increase student engagement and understanding of concepts in social studies subjects. This research aims to explore the implementation of PBL in social studies learning. Using essential questions as a basis, project activities are designed to facilitate an interactive and comprehensive teaching and learning process. In addition, an activity schedule is created to provide guidance in project planning and implementation. Assessments are carried out to evaluate student learning outcomes, while experience reflection aims to improve future learning experiences.

3. Overview of Problem-based Learning: Definitions and Distinctions

   John Savery · 2006 · Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning · 2,657 citations

   Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that has been used successfully for over 30 years and continues to gain acceptance in multiple disciplines. It is an instructional (and curricular) learner-centered approach that empowers learners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge and skills to develop a viable solution to a defined problem. This overview presents a brief history, followed by a discussion of the similarities and differences between PBL and other experiential approaches to teaching, and identifies some of the challenges that lie ahead for PBL.

4. Machine learning and deep learning

   Christian Janiesch, Patrick Zschech, Kai Heinrich · 2021 · Electronic Markets · 2,566 citations

   Abstract Today, intelligent systems that offer artificial intelligence capabilities often rely on machine learning. Machine learning describes the capacity of systems to learn from problem-specific training data to automate the process of analytical model building and solve associated tasks. Deep learning is a machine learning concept based on artificial neural networks. For many applications, deep learning models outperform shallow machine learning models and traditional data analysis approaches. In this article, we summarize the fundamentals of machine learning and deep learning to generate a broader understanding of the methodical underpinning of current intelligent systems. In particular

5. Burnout and Work Engagement: The JD–R Approach

   Arnold B. Bakker, Evangelia Demerouti, Ana Isabel Sanz‐Vergel · 2014 · Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior · 2,411 citations

   Whereas burnout refers to a state of exhaustion and cynicism toward work, engagement is defined as a positive motivational state of vigor, dedication, and absorption. In this article, we discuss the main definitions and conceptualizations of both concepts used in the literature. In addition, we review the most important antecedents of burnout and work engagement by examining situational and individual predictors. We also review the possible consequences of burnout and engagement and integrate the research findings using job demands–resources theory. Although both burnout and work engagement are related to important job-related outcomes, burnout seems to be more strongly related to health out

6. Phases of inquiry-based learning: Definitions and the inquiry cycle

   Margus Pedaste, Mario Mäeots, Leo A. Siiman, et al. · 2015 · Educational Research Review · 2,024 citations

   Inquiry-based learning is gaining popularity in science curricula, international research and development projects as well as teaching. One of the underlying reasons is that its success can be significantly improved due to the recent technical developments that allow the inquiry process to be supported by electronic learning environments. Inquiry-based learning is often organized into inquiry phases that together form an inquiry cycle. However, different variations on what is called the inquiry cycle can be found throughout the literature. The current article focuses on identifying and summarizing the core features of inquiry-based learning by means of a systematic literature review and deve

7. Engagement Matters: Student Perceptions on the Importance of Engagement Strategies in the Online Learning Environment

   Florence Martin, Doris U. Bolliger · 2018 · Online Learning · 1,401 citations

   Student engagement increases student satisfaction, enhances student motivation to learn, reduces the sense of isolation, and improves student performance in online courses. This survey-based research study examines student perception on various engagement strategies used in online courses based on Moore’s interaction framework. One hundred and fifty five students completed a 38-item survey on learner-to-learner, learner-to-instructor, and learner-to-content engagement strategies. Learner-to-instructor engagement strategies seemed to be most valued among the three categories. Icebreaker/introduction discussions and working collaboratively using online communication tools was rated the most be

8. A review of project-based learning in higher education: Student outcomes and measures

   Pengyue Guo, Nadira Saab, Lysanne Post, et al. · 2020 · International Journal of Educational Research · 1,243 citations

   Project-based learning (PjBL) is understood to be a promising approach that improves student learning in higher education. Empirical studies on project-based learning have been reviewed with a focus on student outcomes. Affective outcomes (i.e. perceptions of the benefits of PjBL and perceptions of the experience of PjBL) were most applied, which were measured by questionnaires, interviews, observation, and self-reflection journals. Cognitive outcomes (i.e. knowledge and cognitive strategies) and behavioral outcomes (i.e. skills and engagement) were measured by questionnaires, rubrics, tests, interviews, observation, self-reflection journals, artifacts, and log data. The outcome of artifact

9. The Meaning, Antecedents and Outcomes of Employee Engagement: A Narrative Synthesis

   Catherine Bailey, Adrian Madden, Kerstin Alfes, et al. · 2015 · International Journal of Management Reviews · 844 citations

   The claim that high levels of engagement can enhance organizational performance and individual well‐being has not previously been tested through a systematic review of the evidence. To bring coherence to the diffuse body of literature on engagement, the authors conducted a systematic synthesis of narrative evidence involving 214 studies focused on the meaning, antecedents and outcomes of engagement. The authors identified six distinct conceptualizations of engagement, with the field dominated by the Utrecht Group's ‘work engagement’ construct and measure, and by the theorization of engagement within the ‘job demands–resources’ framework. Five groups of factors served as antecedents to engage

10. Patterns of engagement in authentic online learning environments

    Jan Herrington, Ron Oliver, Thomas C. Reeves · 2003 · Australasian Journal of Educational Technology · 730 citations

    The use of authentic activities within online learning environments has been shown to have many benefits for learners in online units and courses. There has been renewed interest in the role of student activities within course units, as constructivist philosophy and advances in technology impact on educational design and practice. Courses based on these principles have been used successfully across a wide variety of discipline areas. In spite of the growing evidence of the success of authentic learning environments, they are not without their problems. In this paper we discuss patterns of engagement that have emerged from our own research on authentic learning tasks, in particular, the initi

11. STEM Project-Based Learning

    Capraro, Robert M, Morgan, James R, Capraro, Mary Margaret · 2013 · SensePublishers eBooks · 376 citations

    This second edition of Project-Based Learning (PBL) presents an original approach to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) centric PBL. We define PBL as an “ill-defined task with a well-defined outcome,” which is consistent with our engineering design philosophy and the accountability highlighted in a standards-based environment. This model emphasizes a backward design that is initiated by well-defined outcomes, tied to local, state, or national standard that provide teachers with a framework guiding students’ design, solving, or completion of ill-defined tasks. This book was designed for middle and secondary teachers who want to improve engagement and provide context

12. 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

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

    Osnat Akirav · 2024 · Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning · 4 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

14. 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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

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

    Phuoc Thien Thi Le, Cuong Huu Nguyen · 2026 · Vietnam Journal of Education

    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

19. 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

20. 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

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

    علي منصور جاسم العامري, Ali Mansoor Al Ameri · 2024 · Karbala Journal of Medicine

    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

22. Impact Of Game-Based Activities On Learning Engagement And Learning Outcomes Of Grade 2 Learners

    AGAPE HUIDEM · 2026 · International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

    Summary Game-based learning is a teaching strategy adapted by teachers to foster cognitive, affective, and psychomotor among learners. Through game-based activities, the teachers can cater to the diverse needs of the learners. While game-based learning is not commonly practiced in the classroom, there are notable positive impacts to the learners. Hence, the researcher conducted a study Impact of Game-based Activities on Learning Outcomes of Grade 2 Learners.Specifically, this answered the following questions: 1. What are the different Game-based activities employed by the Grade 2 teachers? 2. What are the impacts of Game-based activities on retention, engagement, and motivation levels of

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

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