Research

Research confirms that PBL can help students be successful in today’s rapidly changing and complex world, by developing a broader set of knowledge and skills as well as improving academic achievement.

The PBL approach values student choice and aligns 21st century skills with learning-by-doing (Bell, 2010). The setup and environment of PBL classrooms encourage students to think critically, contribute to team efforts, and work creatively when confronted with a new challenge (Boss, 2012). Such a setup not only provides the opportunity to explore extensively but also helps students identify constraints they might face in real-life situations and develop the skills they will need to address these. Some educators have, however, questioned whether such assessment techniques support scores and ensure that a student’s performance is reliable enough to justify high-stakes decisions pertaining to his or her future in a system still dominated by traditional evaluation and appraisal methods. 

To find out more about PBL and its effectiveness, read the research paper published by The Lahore Journal of Business, Lahore School of Economics: “The Effect of PBL and 21st Century Skills on students’ Creativity and Competitiveness in the Private Sector Schools of Lahore”. (Published: The Lahore Journal of Business, LSE, Volume 02, Oct-Mar, 2014)