Project vs. PBL

is pre-planned and clear

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

the audience is generally outside the school

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

can be outlined in details on one piece (or even two pieces) of paper by the teacher

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

the ‘teacher work’ mainly occurs after the project is complete

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

Are more about the end-product and less about the learning and process

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

Input from peers, teachers, community members, experts, and others can help guide and improve the project

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

The audiences for projects are generally in the school

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

The ‘teacher work’ is done mainly before and during the process itself

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

is based on directions and criteria

• Project-Based Learning

• Project

can be done at home without teacher guidance or collaboration

• Project-Based Learning

• Project