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• Course description:

  Project-based learning is a way to learn by doing, exploring, experiencing and creating. It can be used in any school subject and with students of all ages. PBL brings authenticity to the classroom in that the problem is easily connected to the world outside of the classroom, and students are challenged to collaborate, communicate and think critically as they approach the problem.  Teaching through the PBL strategy means fully understanding PBL as a teaching method. PBL is not about projects. It is about the material and concepts learned through the projects. Developing and implementing PBL in the classroom include five key building components that are key need to be the driving force behind the development of project-based learning. Project-based learning involves more complex situations and is designed to challenge learners more than everyday learning and has to be of interest to the learners and give them the freedom to go in-depth. Ready, Set, Go! It’s time to put it into action. Join us on our journey.   The main goal of this course is to implement and incorporate Project-Based Learning in the classroom and everyday teaching. Other course goals are:

• foster excellence in education by empowering teachers, headmasters and other education staff to implement PBL in their classrooms and schools
• get to know PBL characteristics and bases
• understand the pedagogical approach to PBL
• improve 21st-century skills and competencies
• encourage teachers in using digital tools as stakeholders in PBL
• design Course Project – Learning scenario including the tools of a Small project
• network with teachers from other countries and plan new projects

Topics: 21st century skills, critical thinking, digital tools, PBL, project-based learning, student-centred methodology