Qiupu Jiang /Afr.J.Humanit.&Soc.Sci. 4(1) (2024) 1-13 Page 1 of 13
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2024
Received : 07 September 2023
Accepted : 15 January 2024
Published : 05 February 2024
doi: 10.51483/AFJHSS.4.1.2024.1-13
Article Info
A bstract
In recent years, Project-Based Learning (PBL) has emerged as a significant initiative
in the context of educational reforms, providing new potential for the education
sector in China. The Ministry of Education has issued several guidelines to facilitate
the integration of PBL in primary, secondary, and higher education institutions.
Based on John Dewey's pragmatic philosophy, PBL encourages students to actively
engage in collaborative learning, problem-solving, and real-world applications,
fostering critical thinking and innovation. Compared to traditional classroom
teaching, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) places learning in context, providing
students with opportunities to apply acquired knowledge and skills. Consequently,
PBL is deemed an effective approach for enhancing students’ overall literacy,
academic achievements, and self-guided learning abilities, which prepares them
for future careers. Nonetheless, PBL poses challenges. Investigating the localisation
of PBL in the Chinese educational context holds significant theoretical and practical
value for advancing educational modernization in the new era. The current
educational environment confronts numerous challenges in implementing
reforms and fostering innovation. Utilizing CiteSpace, the research findings
indicate that PBL has emerged as a focal point in educational research, gaining
considerable attention both nationally and internationally. Its research domains
are diverse, reflecting the multifaceted nature of PBL. In the national setting,
research on PBL has made significant advancements, yet clear boundaries remain.
Subsequently, forthcoming research in China might delve into the amalgamation
of teacher education, multidimensional assessment of student abilities, and the
broadening of PBL into broader subject areas.
* Corresponding author: Qiupu Jiang, Center for Studies of Education and Psychology of Ethnic Minorities in Southwest China,
Southwest University, Chongqing, China. E-mail: Ceciliajiang1998@outlook.com
Knowledge Landscape and Trend Analysis of Project-Based
Learning Education Research in the Last Decade: A CiteSpace
Bibliometric Study
Qiupu Jiang
1*
1
Center for Studies of Education and Psychology of Ethnic Minorities in Southwest China, Southwest University, Chongqing,
China. E-mail: Ceciliajiang1998@outlook.com
Qiupu Jiang /Afr.J.Humanit.&Soc.Sci. 4(1) (2021) 1-13
https://doi.org/10.51483/AFJHSS.4.1.2024.1-13 ISSN: 2789-3413
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Keywords: Project-Based Learning, Literature Analysis, CiteSpace
1. Introduction
1.1. Research Background
Project-Based Learning has gained widespread attention in academic and educational circles as an innovative
educational approach rooted in John Dewey’s pragmatist philosophy. This approach involves active
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