ETS will host a fall workshop series on Project-Based Learning. Kris Wobbe, the director from the Center for Project-Based Learning1 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute will lead each 90-minute workshop.
All who attend will receive a copy of Project-Based Learning in the First Year: Beyond all Expectations (Stylus, 2019).
Dates and Topics:
Thursday, Aug 18 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Topic – Supporting Equitable and Effective Student Teams
Outcomes: Participants will
- Understand how to support student work on teams
- Have a better understanding of and ability to promote an equitable classroom culture
- Use tools to foster a culture of equity so that all students have a better chance of benefiting from teamwork
Thursday, Sept 22 – Common Hour (11:30-1:00)
Topic – PBL as a First Year and General Education Strategy
Outcomes: Participants will
- Identify advantages of using PBL in first year and gen ed courses
- Identify key challenges and supports needed to effectively use PBL in these courses
- Examine example projects from first year and gen ed courses
Tuesday, Oct 18 – Fall Break Day 2 (10:00-11:00)
Topic – PBL in Capstone Courses
Outcomes: Participants will
- Identify advantages of using PBL in capstones
- Examine example projects and range of deliverables from capstone courses
- Discuss the possibilities of sponsored projects
Thursday, Nov 17 – Common Hour (11:30-1:00)
Topic – Feedback, Evaluation and Assessment Strategies for PBL
Outcomes: Participants will
- Discuss best practices for providing feedback to & evaluation of students during PBL
- Identify mechanisms for supporting assessment of individuals in team-based projects
- Explore use of peer-feedback and review during PBL
1 Worcester Polytechnic Institute has nearly 50 years of experience in project-based learning.