13. Getting Started with Project Based Learning

Course 13. Getting Started with Project Based Learning
  • Francisco Calviño
  • Miguel Valero

Space period: 18.01.22 - 15.06.22

CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION.

The aim of the workshop is to prepare participants to take the first steps in using project-based learning (PBL). The workshop will discuss the basics of the methodology and conduct an exercise for designing a modest PBL activity that incorporates the basic elements.

Learning outcomes

•Defining PBL and discussing its advantages and main difficulties.
•Explaining the key elements to be considered when designing a PBL activity.
•Designing a PBL activity that includes the key elements for success.

Activities

Videos, readings, group work, discussions, autonomous work.

Resources

Unite! Metacampus

Target group

Faculty, lecturers and teachers of UNITE! partner universities who do not have experience in using PBL and want to know about it and start using it.

Trainers
Dr. Miguel Valero, Dr. Paco Calviño

Contact person

Dr. Miguel Valero

miguel.valero@upc.edu

Blended Online Workshop

Start: Thursday, May 26, 2022
(with some autonomous preparatory work)

End: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
(delivery of some autonomous work)

Sessions:

Tuesday,   May 31, 10-11:30 am CET,

Thursday,   June 02, 10-12 am CET,

Tuesday,   June 07, 2022 10-12 am CET

Workload: 14 hours (5h 30min in 3 online sessions and 8h 30min of autonomous work)

Application Deadline: May 12, 2022