Less testing, more thinking: The case for project-based learning in schools – The Mail & Guardian

Less testing, more thinking: The case for project-based learning in schools – The Mail & Guardian

When we talk about what school must teach young people to be, we often fall back on buzzwords: entrepreneurs, forward-facing leaders, innovative thinkers, team players. But what do these labels actually mean in the context of a classroom — and beyond? At its core, preparing young people for the future means helping them to think critically, work well with others, and bounce back from setbacks. These are the human skills that will remain in deman…