"Students begin preparing for life after graduation the moment they step on campus in their first year. Their time as undergraduates is just as valuable as it is limited, and it’s the responsibility of higher education institutions to prepare them for a successful future, both professionally and personally.
The goal is clear, but the question remains: What’s the most effective method of delivering a meaningful education to students? How can colleges and universities ensure that their students are ready for life after graduation, to tackle new challenges, passions, and problems? Research suggests that active learning in higher education, as well as repeated exposure to high-impact practices such as project-based learning, is the answer."
Source: https://www.wpi.edu/project-based-learning/pbl-higher-education
'Why PBL?' and 'Why PBL in Higher Ed?' is explored in the first module of the course!