Project-based learning in health literacy: a guide for implementation

Project-based Learning (PjBL) is a student-centered teaching model that organizes learning around curriculum- relevant projects. Despite the diversity of definitions and the lack of a universally accepted theory in PjBL (Du & Han, 2016), some common criteria have been identified in the literature: 1) projects and problematics are realistic and central to the curriculum/discipline; 2) projects involve students in a constructive research process; 3) projects are led and conducted by students; 4) projects are extended over a certain period of time (several days, weeks, or months); 5) PjBL involves students’ understanding of a topic, their collaboration in a working team, their responsibilities in the design, implementation and delivering the final product; and their reflection on the project process and project outcomes. Importantly, PjBL provides students the opportunity to overtake a leadership role and requires them to collaborate and consult with a wide range of stakeholders (Forbes & Martin, 2020).

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Keywords: physiotherapy, competencies, health literacy, learning activities, communication skills, project based learning


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