Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning

Course Description	This course is for teachers who have become aware of the necessity to bring real-life situations/problems into our classrooms and teach our students how to deal with them and how to find solutions. Special attention will be paid to the development of transversal skills. The participants will explore different approaches to encourage research and solution-finding while using different tools, techniques, and strategies. Together, we will find the best ways to ask the right questions that will enable us to create a project that will incorporate all the essential steps of project-based learning. By creating an active learning environment during our course, our participants will become more confident in creating one with their students.
Methodologies Of The Course	● project-based learning ● problem-based learning ● spaced-learning ● different training formats: workshops, presentations, good practice sharing, formal and non-formal learning
Pedagogical Approach	● student-centered approach ● interactive ● combined learning
Teaching Methods	● ICT ● gamification ● working in international pairs/groups
Learning Outcomes	● integrate new teaching methods and strategies into teaching practice, with special emphasis on project- and problem-based learning and the development of transversal skills ● understand your students, improve your students’ performance and increase their achievement ● share examples of good practice at the European level to help ensure quality education for all ● cover innovative teaching methods with simple ways of applying them ● connect real-life situations with their syllabus ● design digital materials to be used in classrooms ● develop English language skills through active course participation ● become more aware of the importance of the school’s visibility at the international level ● network with European colleagues ● develop a greater understanding of cultural diversity and EU values such as sustainability, students’ and teachers’ well-being, and inclusion ● inspire modernisation and encourage international opening within their educational organisations
Objectives	● To foster real-life problem-solving skills, this course equips teachers with strategies to integrate authentic situations and challenges into their classrooms, nurturing students’ abilities to analyze, evaluate, and resolve them effectively. ● To cultivate transversal skills, a focus is placed on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills, vital for success in academic and real-world scenarios. ● To explore research and solution-finding approaches, participants will engage with diverse methods to encourage student research and problem-solving, utilizing various tools, techniques, and strategies to enhance their capabilities. ● To facilitate project-based learning, educators will be guided in understanding and implementing methodologies emphasizing the importance of inquiry-based projects that encompass all essential steps, from initial investigation to final presentation. ● To create an active learning environment, collaborative activities, discussions, and hands-on experiences will be integrated throughout the course, empowering participants to replicate such dynamic environments in their classrooms.
Language of Communication	English
Duration	5 Days

Type of Certification Awarded	Certificate of Attendance Europass Certificate (if requested) Our courses are designed and delivered in compliance with the quality standards of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Quality Standards for Courses.

Schedule of the activities

Online Meeting Program	Room for improvement – what the needs of your institution are, what you need to learn: adjusting course learning outcomes and activities as needed
Day 1	This is us! – presenting yourself, your school, your town and your country PBL – Project and/or Problem Based Learning – covering the basics Netiquette – covering the basics European Dimension and Networking – good example sharing Learning Portfolio for the Course – what it is and what should be included
Day 2	Digital Literacy – a vital part of PBL Being a Team Player – cooperative learning onsite and virtually My Learning Portfolio – daily input
Day 3	Gamification – a serious approach to learning My Learning Portfolio – daily input
Day 4	Assessment – a holistic approach vs. analytic assessment Creating rubrics – transparency in assessment My Learning Portfolio – daily input
Day 5	Encouraging active participation in the European education area – networking activities My Learning Portfolio – daily input Certification – awarding certificates
Online meeting	My Learning Portfolio – participants’ presentation of their finalised portfolios Learning outcomes – evaluation of the course and level of achieved learning outcomes Dissemination activities – creating a plan Activities with students – reflecting on the PBL scenarios

Course Fee

The course fee is 80 euros per participant per day.

This fee does not cover some expenses like accommodation or travel etc. Costs covering enrolment fees for staff mobility format ‘Courses and training’. ( Source: Erasmus+ Program Guide)

You can also make requests for different dates and locations when filling out the pre-registration form, aside from the planned program.

PLANNED

Zagreb, Croatia

1. May 06-10, 2024

2. June 17-21, 2024

Budapest, Hungary

1. May 13-17, 2024

2. July 22-26, 2024

İstanbul, Türkiye

1. May 20-24, 2024

2. August 26-30, 2024

Alanya, Türkiye

1. May 27-31, 2024

2. September 30-October 04, 2024

Antalya, Türkiye

1. June 03-07, 2024

2. November 04-08, 2024

Prague, Czech Republic

1. June 10-14, 2024

2. December 02-06, 2024

Rome, Italy

1. June 17-21, 2024

2. January 06-10, 2025

Paris, France

1. June 24-28, 2024

2. January 13-17, 2025

Barcelona, Spain

1. July 01-05, 2024

2. February 10-14, 2025

Thessaloniki, Greece

1. July 08-12, 2024

2. March 17-21, 2025

Lisbon, Portugal

1. July 15-19, 2024

2. April 21-25, 2025

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