Gender Differences in Impact of Project-Based Learning
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Male
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Ability to understand people
of other cultures
Respect for cultures outside of own
Ability to understand people of
other racial and ethnic backgrounds
Understanding of the connections
between technology and society
Understanding of global issues
Ability to view issues from several
different perspectives
Aware of how decisions affect and
are affected by others
Understanding of ethical
responsibilities
Be an effective leader
Effectively manage a project
Communicate effectively visually
Effectively manage interpersonal
dynamics
Make connections across
disciplines
Function effectively on a team
Integrate information from multiple
sources
Function effectively in the “real
world”
Speak clearly and effectively
Develop ideas
Solve problems
Deliver effective presentations
Take responsibility for own learning
Write clearly and effectively
Interact effectively within a
professional capacity
Develop a solid base of knowledge
Master fundamental concepts and
methods in the major
Use current technology
Opportunities that students from
other universities did not have
Succeed in business or industry
Knowledge or experience that
helped to inform future plans
Professionally beneficial connections
% Responding “Much” or “Very Much”