Development of a Project Based Learning Evaluation Method Based on PBLBOK

Attention is being paid to project-based learning (PBL), which can cultivate problem-solving skills proactively, collaboratively, and practically. However, since problem-solving skills are ambiguously defined and elementary problem-solving abilities are unclear, the effectiveness of PBL is difficult to evaluate. We defined problem-solving skills as “understanding both the procedure and viewpoints on problem-solving and being able to practice problem-solving” and developed the PBL body of knowledge (PBLBOK) from the perspective of project management. PBLBOK associates the problem-solving procedure with the phases and associates the viewpoints with different knowledge areas. To evaluate the effectiveness of PBL more accurately, we developed a PBL evaluation method. We divided the problem-solving ability by the phase and the knowledge area of PBLBOK. This method makes it possible to measure changes in problem-solving skills before and after PBL practice. As a result, problem-solving skills can now be measured in detail.