Effects of Project Based Learning

  Summary of Taylor et al. (2024)

Background & Existing Knowledge
Teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) face high stress and burnout. Project-Based Learning (PBL) may offer relief by improving student engagement.

New Insights from This Study
✔ PBL reduced student behavioral issues in EBD settings.
✔ Teacher job satisfaction increased alongside student engagement.
✔ PBL contributed to classroom calm and cooperative culture.

Practical Applications: How Educators Can Use This Research

Behavior Management
📌 Use projects to foster sustained attention and motivation.
📌 Involve students in co-designing rules and routines.
📌 Link behavior goals to project milestones.

Teacher Support
📌 Offer PBL as a stress-reducing instructional strategy.
📌 Embed collaborative planning and peer mentoring.
📌 Recognize emotional labor and provide systemic support.

Inclusive Teaching
📌 Adapt PBL for different cognitive and emotional profiles.
📌 Use hands-on, choice-based tasks.
📌 Reinforce positive behaviors through group work and shared success.

Conclusion
Project-Based Learning enhances both student behavior and teacher well-being in emotionally supportive classrooms, offering hope for sustainable special education practice.

Key Words
emotional disorders, teacher burnout, project-based learning, behavior support, student engagement

Reference
Taylor, J. C., Allen, L. M., Van, J., & Moohr, M. (2024). The Effects of Project-Based Learning on Student Behavior and Teacher Burnout in an Emotional/Behavioral Support Classroom. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 32(2), 81–94. https://doi.org/10.1177/10634266241235933

Suggested Citation
Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Effects of Project Based Learning. Excellent Educator, 2(9), 8.