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Project-Based Learning: An Overview

The course provides a description and general guidance for adopting project-based learning. This high impact practice uses student-centered, experiential teaching to deeply engage students.

This course has been developed with Kristin Wobbe, Director of the Center for Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), USA and it includes short videos, activities, and discussion prompts. When completed you will:

  • Identify the benefits of adopting project-based learning (PBL). 
  • Determine key considerations when adopting PBL. 
  • Design strategies for adopting project-based learning in your own course settings.

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  • 25 minutes
  • 7 Lessons
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