Project-Based Learning To Promote Critical Thinking And Problem-Solving Skills Amongst Management Students

Abstract

The primary assessment tool used in the research measured critical thinking. Moreover, the outcomes of this study have broader implications for educational practices. They emphasize the potential benefits of integrating project-based learning into curricula, especially in programs like the Optimal Investment Program, which require strong critical thinking skills. Additionally, this research highlights the importance of addressing underlying factors such as variable management, hypothesis testing, and reasoning in curriculum design to foster the growth of essential analytical skills among students. The target participants for this study were selected from various social media networks, constituting of 510 respondents from Pune. Convenience sampling, a non-probability sample methodology that chooses participants based on accessibility, was used as the sampling strategy for this study which can be advantageous for studies with limited resources or time constraints. Descriptive statistics, One way Anova and Independent sample t test were used for analysis the respondents’ responses.Further exploration and implementation of project-based learning methodologies can contribute to the overall improvement of education and prepare students for success in complex, real-world situations.