How does project-based learning motivate students?

How does project-based learning motivate students?  How can teachers help students be successful when working collaboratively in groups?

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Project-Based Learning is a kind of learning where the students work for extended time in order to gain extra skills and knowledge that assists them to solve certain complex challenges (Gary, 2015).  Project-Based Learning can be a very strong motivation tool and can support most of the students learning effort for better outcome. The first crucial thing that the PBL does is to give the students … in their study have said that autonomy is a more powerful motivation tool than rewards or punishment. Autonomy in this context means giving the students control of their work and empowering them to make informed decisions on their own. Secondly, Project-Based Learning creates a collaborative teamwork that allows students to interact in generating ideas and getting new knowledge…