The main focus of this course is the use of the Project Based Learning methodology in STEAM projects. We will be looking at the use of Ice Breakers and Team Building Exercises as prep work for the introduction of PBL activities, the fundamentals of the PBL methodology, the place of makerspaces,  Active Learning Labs/Future Classrooms and Outdoor Learning in PBL activities.

We will work on concrete multidisciplinary projects that will lead us to the Medieval Town of Óbidos and Tapa de Mafra, an expansive nature preserve near the historical Town of Mafra.

We will be brainstorming PBL activities and developing materials for concrete projects that can be applied in your own educational setting.

Furthermore we will look at how to integrate PBL with Student/Class Portfolios as well as making the most of PBL from the perspective of Assessment for Learning methodologies.