Project-Based Learning is a thoroughly researched method of instruction with many benefits. We read a meta-analysis looking specifically at how PBL affects student motivation, and saw data illustrating just how important an excellent project prompt is to project success.
Later, we read a study showing neurofeedback devices can increase the accuracy of students’ understanding of their own emotional state. We consider the responsibility of mindfulness programs to help students respond in healthy ways to their increased emotional engagement.
- First Segment – 02:41 – PBL and Motivation
- Second Segment – 31:05 – Mindfulness Introspection
Primary Citations
- Wijnia, L., Noordzij, G., Arends, L.R. et al. The Effects of Problem-Based, Project-Based, and Case-Based Learning on Students’ Motivation: a Meta-Analysis. Educ Psychol Rev 36, 29 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-024-09864-3
- Smarinsky, E. C., Brown, C. L., & Christian, D. D. (2023). Examining the Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention Using a Neurofeedback Device on Adolescent Introspection: A Quasi-Experimental Time-Series Design. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 14(1), 43-57. https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2021.2017770