DATES & LOCATIONS

18-22 April 2022 - Paris, France

13-17 February 2023 - Paris, France

07-11 August 2023 - Paris, France

26-30 September 2022 - Barcelona, Spain

22-26 May 2023 - Barcelona, Spain

02-06 October 2023 - Barcelona, Spain
CONTENT
PBL
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching style that pushes students to become the drivers of their learning education. Problem-based learning uses complex, real-world issues as the classroom’s subject matter, encouraging students to develop problem-solving skills and learn concepts instead of just absorbing facts.
Learning Outcomes:
All the participants will:
- know what Problem-based Learning is.
- learn what PBL represents and focuses on.
- know the aims, advantages, and disadvantages of PBL
- learn what PBL provides
- know the role of a teacher in PBL
- learn the meaning of constructivism
- know the relation between constructivism and PBL
- use PBL at schools
- learn the history of PBL
Objectives of the Course:
- knowing what Problem-based Learning is.
- learning what PBL represents and focuses on.
- knowing the aims, advantages, and disadvantages of PBL
- learning what PBL provides
- knowing the role of a teacher in PBL
- learning the meaning of constructivism
- knowing the relation between constructivism and PBL
- using PBL at schools
- learning the history of PBL
Methodology:
- Immediate feedback,
- Hands-on activities and inspiring discussions on best practices.
- Designing sample school policies by brainstorming in group dynamics.
- Inspiring discussions on best practices
- Immediate feedback
- Working in groups
Target Group:
- Teachers, trainers, educators, school administrators, etc.
Preparation:
Before the course,
- A detailed pre-course questionnaire to indicate their level of experience, teaching backgrounds, and training will be completed by participants.
- They will also prepare a presentation to reflect their own teaching method.
Validation:
- A course participation certificate will be given to all participants.
- A Europass Mobility Certificate will be given if the participant demands it, as well.
DAILY SCHEDULE
1st Day
09:00 – 10:00 Ice-breaking activities and introduction of the course program
10:15 – 11:15 Getting to know each other – Presentation of participants (a five-minute presentation)
11:30 – 12:30 What is Problem-based Learning?
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 What does PBL represent?
14:45 – 15:45 What does PBL focus on?
2nd Day
09:00 – 10:00 What are the aims of PBL?
10:15 – 11:15 Advantages and disadvantages of the PBL
11:30 – 12:30 What does it provide?
critical appraisal
literature retrieval
ongoing learning within a team environment
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 The PBL tutorial process involves working in small groups of learners.
14:45 – 15:45 The role of teacher in PBL
supporting
guiding
monitoring the learning process.
3rd Day
09:00 – 10:00 What does the teacher aim with PBL?
gain confidence
10:15 – 11:15 What is 'constructivism'?
11:30 – 12:30 What is the relation between constructivism and PBL
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 PBL can facilitate students to learn and understand complex concepts and theories
STEM
engineering
design problems
14:45 – 15:45 How can be used PBL by teachers?
4th day
09:00 – 10:00 Who did the PBL process pioneer?
Barrows and Tamblyn
10:15 – 11:15 Why the PBL curriculum was developed?
to stimulate learning by allowing students to see the relevance and application to future roles
11:30 – 12:30 Which areas can use PBL?
health sciences, math, law, education, economics, business, social studies, and engineering
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 Feedback and reflection in PBL
14:45 – 15:45 Solving problems in PBL
5th day
09:00 – 10:00 Countries using PBL process
10:15 – 11:15 Overview of the course program
11:30 – 12:30 Evaluation of the course program
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 Filling the feedback forms
14:45 – 15:45 Europass Mobility Certificate, Participation Certificate