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Thomas, J.W. (2000).  Prepared for The Autodesk Foundation, San Rafael, CA.This review was prepared for The Autodesk Foundation and examines research related to a teaching and learning model popularly referred to as "Project-Based Learning" (PBL). All of the research on Project-Based Learning has taken place in the past ten years and most of it in just the last few years. Since there is not a large body of PBL research, the review is inclusive rather than selective The review covers eight topics: A definition of Project-Based Learning  Underpinnings of PBL research and practice  Evaluative research: research on the effectiveness of PBL The role of student characteristics in PBL  Implementation research: challenges associated with enacting PBL  Intervention research: research on improving the effectiveness of PBL  Conclusions  Future directions for PBL research Read more at the Buck Institute for Education website: http://www.bie.org/review_of_project_based_learning_2000/