PBL & Links

Southeast Area Technical High School focuses on:

Project Based Learning AND Hands-on learning through Career & Technical Education

What is Project Based Learning?

Project based learning is a model for teaching. It involves an in-depth study and investigation of a real world topic or problem (also called Problem-Based, Inquiry Based, Project Oriented, or the Project Approach). Students use knowledge from several disciplines to develop realistic products. Teachers use the "constructivist" approach by allowing the students to construct their own knowledge as they work. A key characteristic of project based learning is that the project does not focus on learning about something. It focuses on doing something.

Why teach with projects?

1. Students become naturally motivated because they feel that the project is meaningful.

2. The project actively engages all students.

3. Students feel ownership of project.

4. Students enjoy learning as they are given the opportunity to "construct" their own knowledge as they develop their project.

5. Develops teamwork.

6. Improves higher order thinking skills.

7. Students focus on an end project (goal oriented).

8. Students enjoy learning.

9. Students learn through failure as well as success.

10. Raise student achievement.