Integrating Learning through Project Based Learning (PBL)

“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I’ll remember; involve me and I’ll understand”

Tai Wānanga is working towards the implementation of project-based learning (PBL) at all levels. It recognises that 21st century skills, such as digital literacy, creative problem solving, team working and collaboration, are complementing traditional skills such as reading, writing and arithmetic.

We believe these skills cannot be taught in isolation. Instead, they must be integrated into all learning through group and individual projects so that social and cognitive skills become inseparable from knowledge sharing.

The first PBL was presented to our students in 2013. The context of the project was ‘Maungatautari-Ecological Island’.

Maungatautari Ecological Island

Project Overview:

1. Create a company and produce a documentary to share the significance of Maungatautari -Sanctuary Mountain.
2. All students applied for company roles. Producer, director, writer/researcher, camera/editor and presenters.
3. On completion the documentaries were shared with the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust