Impact of Project-Based and Experiential Learning on Students’ Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills at University Level

Abstract

Project-based and experiential learning significantly enhance students' critical thinking and reasoning skills by immersing them in real-world challenges that require analysis, reflection, and problem-solving. These approaches foster active engagement and deeper cognitive processing, equipping students with essential skills for academic and professional success. The objective of the study was to find the level of project-based, experiential learning, students’ critical thinking and reasoning skills, and to find out the effect of project-based learning, and experiential learning on students’ critical thinking and reasoning skills at university level. The study employed a descriptive research design. The population consisted of all public and private 39 universities in Lahore District. A multistage simple random sampling technique was utilized to ensure comprehensive representation. The instrument of the study was questionnaire. Primary data was collected using the administered questionnaires, which were distributed to the selected participants. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive and inferential statistics was used. The findings of the study revealed that there was highly significant effect of project-based learning, and experiential learning on students’ critical thinking and reasoning skills at university level.