Benefits Of Project Based Learning

Learning occurs in different ways. The traditional method is still observed in the learning areas where learners are fond of listening and note- taking. This method then produces passive and incompetent learners. Project based learning, on the other hand, inspires learners to appreciate and develop an interest about the subject. Some researchers suggested that learners learn better if they are more interested about the subject and when they are directly involved in the learning process. In this way, information are easily retained in their mind and later on this information will then process into knowledge for a life- long learning.

Project based learning focuses mainly on the performance task. Gone are the days in which the teacher focuses

Since they are learning collaboratively with a small number of their peers, they are able to develop their communication skills and effectively listen and pass information along to the group they work so closely with – a skill that is essential as an adult in the real world. Also, in the study of Ozdener (2004), the results show that the project based learning model has a positive effect on students success. In addition to, Schacter (2013) pointed out that blending PBL with technology empowers the students. It also gives them the sense of accomplishment in the sense that many of the finished projects are useful in the real

Framework of the Study

The following discussions present theories, principles, concepts, research findings, insights, generalizations, and ideas which aided the researcher in the methodological and analytic design and which formed basis for evolving the framework of this study.

The present study is on developing an up to date and appropriate Learning Package (LP) for Mathematics in the Modern World. But while there are many approaches this material was anchored to, it considered primarily the conceptual framework of K to 12 basic education curriculum for Mathematics Education as shown in figure 1.

In the basic education level, critical thinking and problem solving are the twin goals of mathematics education. These goals are also essential in the tertiary level as these will help them possess the required skills when they enter the labor force.

In addition to, learning theories and principles such as experiential learning, constructivism and cooperative learning were adopted for continuity purposes. These theories were essential in the learning package