Course info
Course name, Project Based Learning Saved My Professional Life
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success Type of course Teaching and Learning
About the course
Upcoming Classes
Class times are Eastern Time (UTC-05:00)
Class info 1
Feb 25 (Tue), 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Section Id: 2-25-25
Location: Online
- Bryan Doppel
Description
Are you looking for innovative ways to engage your students and make learning more meaningful? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the transformative potential of project based learning (PBL) in higher education. Together, we’ll uncover the core tenets of PBL, discuss its benefits and challenges, and brainstorm strategies for integrating it into your courses.
Whether you’re new to PBL or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable steps to create learning experiences that empower students to solve complex problems, collaborate effectively, and connect classroom content to the world around them.
Come prepared to reflect, share, and leave with fresh ideas to invigorate your teaching practice.
Objectives
- Identify the core tenets of project based learning (PBL) and explain how these principles support student engagement and deeper learning.
- Evaluate the benefits and challenges of implementing PBL in higher education settings, including its impact on student outcomes and instructor workload.
- Develop initial strategies to incorporate PBL into course design by considering project scope, assessment methods, and alignment with course learning outcomes.
Prerequisites
None
Administrators
- Bryan Doppel
Please contact a course administrator for additional information.