Project-Based Learning Course Overview
In this course participants will take on a learning challenge and reflect on their own learning experience. You will also dive into the elements that make a great project-based learning experience and distinguish them from traditional projects. Participants will be guided through the process to design a project-based learning experience with the goal of making learning more authentic but also personalized and competency-based.
COURSE MODULES
Modules will include videos, lessons, reflection activities, checks for understanding, additional resources and a performance task to apply what you learn.
| MODULE | WHAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO DO |
|---|---|
| Module 1 Introduction to Project-Based Learning |
Distinguish between projects and project-based learning and assess why PBL is an effective learner-centered strategy |
| Module 2 Designing for intellectual challenge and accomplishment |
Draft a project idea with an essential question, outcomes, and performance assessments |
| Module 3 Personalized learning pathways |
Incorporate student voice, choice, and agency in learning experiences |
| Module 4 Making learning authentic |
Redesign assignments to create more authentic applications |
| Module 5 Project management |
Create rubrics and milestone checklists to support learners in project management |
| Module 6 Design a project-based learning experience |
Design a project-based learning experience and reflect on the practice |
Course Enrollment
Enrollment includes:
- 1 year of access to the course in the Thinkific platform
- Access to an online community of learner-centered educators.
- Access to team members available to answer questions within 48 hours.
- Certificate of completion upon finishing course
Questions? Email learning@learnercentered.org
Course Credit Options
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
Upon approval of your performance task receive 1.5 quarter units of post-baccalaureate, salary-scale applicable credit offered by UCSD.
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