QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF POPBL PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION IN ROMANIA

Objectives: This paper explores the effectiveness of POPBL project implementation in Romanian schools. Approach: The research on teaching by project orientation was realized in two technical colleges from Romania, in different subject matters, professors, and classes. The research data are collected from: interviews, questionnaires, direct observations, journals of the professors and students. Quantitative data analysis is used to test the existence of statistically significant difference pre and post implementation of POPBL project. Results: There had been discovered significant statistical differences during quantitative analysis proving that POPBL project implementation leads to better performances by the students. Implication of the study requires reconsideration of relationship between students, school, teachers, parents, companies, European Union. Value: POPBL proves its effectiveness. It could be implemented in any other school in Romania, university too, and in other countries. Because the students are involved in this kind of projects, they are more creative. flexible, they learn easier with less effort, they make connections. the team spirit is developed, the knowledge they acquire make sense and every project they work in group is result oriented.