A recent Inside Higher Ed survey highlights that 97% of provosts believe their institutions effectively prepare students for the workforce. However, AAC&U reports far fewer employers agree. In fact, only 26% of employers give high marks to recent graduates’ ability to think critically.
To bridge this gap, institutions must begin integrating an approach that forces students to solve real-world problems through deeper and more critical thinking. Join us online for an in-depth examination of one proven approach: project-based learning courses. We will cover critical issues including:
Defining the targeted skill set
Finding external community partners
Scaling project-based learning experiences
Assessing the impact in critical thinking
Who should attend?
Academic faculty and administrators who are integrating critical thinking and hands-on learning into their curriculum will learn new strategies to build project-based learning experiences.
Agenda
Defining Project Based Learning (PBL)
Classroom Structure and Phases
Student-Driven Projects
Project Guidance
Forms
Student Reporting
Networking and Real-World Application
Identifying the Learning Process
PBL Learning Model
Connection and Application to Assessment
Challenges of Implementing PBL in the Classroom
Assessment and Skill Development
Success Stories
Current Research
Extra Resources
These resources were developed by our speaker and can be modified and used in your own courses.
