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horizontal learning
tains to attendance, motivation and empowerment for learning and being
taught according to that teaching strategy, compared to traditional teach-
ing methods. A thematic deductive analysis illustrated numerous differ-
ences in the attitudes of students who apply project-based learning, in their
perception of basic teaching variables and learning objectives, as opposed
to students taught using traditional teaching methods. For illustration pur-
poses, some of the students’ answers will be presented according to the ex-
amined teaching variables and learning objectives.
Learner’s role
Student 8: I am always highly motivated to take part in a project-based task
because I know exactly what I am supposed to do. I like to be part of a team
while doing a project, and it’s not unusual for me to choose to be the „lead-
er“. In projects, you simply cannot choose to do any other thing because if
you miss the chance to finish your task, or don’t respect the deadlines, your
group will lose.
Teacher’s role & teacher’s style
Student 12: Teachers seem to be our „friends on the same task“ while we are
doing project assignments in some subjects (e.g. English). I like working
and learning this way because I am sure that I have the support of both the
teacher and my classmates. I respect and, to be honest, enjoy sending and
receiving emails from my teacher referring to my responsibilities, terms,
and everything else related to the project we are working on at the time.
Teachers are not as strict while we are preparing our projects.
Student 4: I really like learning and preparing projects, primarily be-
cause we are able to use extra materials from different sources such as the
Internet, libraries, etc., (not only our student’s book) while getting ready for
our final PowerPoint presentation, or panel discussion on the project topic/
subject. I like to make a personal contribution to the starting idea in a pro-
ject and I know that my teacher and my classmates will accept it. For some
reason, when it comes to projects, all ideas and different creative approach-
es are welcome and students know that their work and diligence will be re-
spected.
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tains to attendance, motivation and empowerment for learning and being
taught according to that teaching strategy, compared to traditional teach-
ing methods. A thematic deductive analysis illustrated numerous differ-
ences in the attitudes of students who apply project-based learning, in their
perception of basic teaching variables and learning objectives, as opposed
to students taught using traditional teaching methods. For illustration pur-
poses, some of the students’ answers will be presented according to the ex-
amined teaching variables and learning objectives.
Learner’s role
Student 8: I am always highly motivated to take part in a project-based task
because I know exactly what I am supposed to do. I like to be part of a team
while doing a project, and it’s not unusual for me to choose to be the „lead-
er“. In projects, you simply cannot choose to do any other thing because if
you miss the chance to finish your task, or don’t respect the deadlines, your
group will lose.
Teacher’s role & teacher’s style
Student 12: Teachers seem to be our „friends on the same task“ while we are
doing project assignments in some subjects (e.g. English). I like working
and learning this way because I am sure that I have the support of both the
teacher and my classmates. I respect and, to be honest, enjoy sending and
receiving emails from my teacher referring to my responsibilities, terms,
and everything else related to the project we are working on at the time.
Teachers are not as strict while we are preparing our projects.
Student 4: I really like learning and preparing projects, primarily be-
cause we are able to use extra materials from different sources such as the
Internet, libraries, etc., (not only our student’s book) while getting ready for
our final PowerPoint presentation, or panel discussion on the project topic/
subject. I like to make a personal contribution to the starting idea in a pro-
ject and I know that my teacher and my classmates will accept it. For some
reason, when it comes to projects, all ideas and different creative approach-
es are welcome and students know that their work and diligence will be re-
spected.
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