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Title: Project-Based Learning, Competency-Based Assessments, and Experiential Education for Modern Learners
Language: English
Authors: Maria Athanasekou, Andonis Zagorianakos
Source: IGI Global. 2026.
Availability: IGI Global. 701 East Chocolate Avenue Suite 200, Hershey, PA 17033. Tel: 866-342-6657; Tel: 717-533-8845; Fax: 717-533-8661; e-mail: cust@igi-global.com; Web site: http://www.igi-global.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 474
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Book
Collected Works - General
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Elementary Education
Grade 5
Intermediate Grades
Middle Schools
Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Descriptors: Student Projects, Active Learning, Competency Based Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Experiential Learning, Student Evaluation, Learner Engagement, Language of Instruction, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Second Language Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Foreign Countries, Grade 5, Motion, Science Instruction, Preschool Education, Art Activities, Elementary Education, 21st Century Skills, Technology Uses in Education, Story Telling, Distance Education
Geographic Terms: China, Greece, India
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4957-2
ISBN: 979-83-373-4957-2
Abstract: In the face of an increasingly complex and interconnected world, education systems are fundamentally transforming. The traditional paradigms, centered on passive knowledge transmission, time-bound curricula, and standardized assessments, are proving inadequate for preparing learners to navigate the multifaceted challenges of the 21st century. To meet the evolving needs of modern students, educators are embracing more holistic, learner-centered approaches such as Project-Based Learning (PBL), Competency-Based Assessments (CBA), and Experiential Education. These models represent not just pedagogical shifts but deeper philosophical commitments to cultivating critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and real-world problem-solving across all disciplines. "Project-Based Learning, Competency-Based Assessments, and Experiential Education for Modern Learners" explores and articulates how PBL, CBA, and experiential education can be integrated across all disciplines to meet the needs of diverse, modern learners in an increasingly complex world. By grounding these pedagogical approaches in both established educational theory and contemporary classroom practice, this book offers a comprehensive framework for transformative, learner-centered education. Covering topics such as learning systems, higher education, and curriculum, this book is an excellent resource for educators, policymakers, higher education institutions, technology developers, and industry professionals.
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