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How hard does it sometimes feel to engage students in the lessons, to replace shallow learning with a deep understanding of topics and long-lasting competencies? Educators may struggle to motivate students... whereas students struggle to see the usefulness of school activities. If you also cope with similar issues, Project-based learning may interest you. In Project-based learning (PBL), pupils develop deep knowledge and skills through engaging in learning activities within a student-led, real-world, meaningful context. PBL can be used in any subject, is easily implementable, and does not require teachers to turn their job upside down. During the course, you’ll not only discover what PBL is through a variety of inspiring examples: but you’ll also find out how your own curriculum topics can be incorporated into PBL. You’ll learn which tools are best for your students, how to effectively evaluate their learning, and how to be a good mentor who promotes critical thinking, autonomy, collaboration, and more 21st-century skills. Finally, you’ll have the chance to plan a successful, manageable PBL activity. By the end of the course, you’ll have realized how PBL can provide you with great solutions for fruitful learning experiences, and you’ll have gained confidence and enthusiasm to exploit the opportunities it offers. Practical strategies and tools will be available for you to nurture students’ key competencies, and to make a difference both in your lessons and in your schools. You’ll be deeply aware of how this teaching strategy can make learning more long-lasting and will be ready to use a working PBL model you’ll have designed f...read more.