An in-depth investigation into the project-based learning in Algerian secondary education : teachers' and learners' perceptions, challenges and difficulties

الملخص EN

This descriptive research aims to investigate the status of Project-Based Learning which has been adopted by the Ministry of National Education as a reform to smoothly shift to a learner-centered pedagogy.

Most educators face a myriad of challenges in applying the approach.

Pupils, on the other hand, are apathetic and refuse to take over responsibility.

With an aim to shed light on the difficulties those teachers and pupils encounter, this paper focuses on providing an accurate description of how projects are being implemented in secondary schools.

Two questionnaires were posted online.

The study consisted of teachers from nine provinces and pupils from different levels studying at Elhachemi Bouzidi School, Khenchela.

The results revealed that English projects are not properly dealt with.

While pupils need more support and motivation, teachers prove to be lacking the necessary skills, training, and guidance.