The Power of Project Based Teaching

Third-party on-site course

Throughout this course, participants will learn the ins and outs of approach to Project Based Learning (PBL)

Last updated: 07.01.2025

Next upcoming session:

06.10.2025 - 10.10.2025

France , Picardie , Chantilly

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Description

Daily programme:

Day of arrival : Typical French Aperitif (optional)

Day 1

Participants’ arrival
Individual orientation and information about the venue and the city
Individual expectations, setting goals for the week
Reflection on current teaching practices
Why and how can PBL be used

Teaching in a PBL classroom

Day 2

Create a challenging and authentic PBL learning experience

Construct high impact content and activities

Balance, structure and flexibility to co-create with students

Connecting 21st century skills to PBL design

Day 3

Set up a space that promotes risk-taking

Increase students' engagement: from "May I" to "How and Why"

How to drive students' learning through feedback

Thinking across disciplines: a cross-curriculum approach to PBL

Day 4

Nurture a PBL culture in your school

Shift the ownership of assessment

Tracking and assessing progress

Re-inventing PBL with RWL (Real World Learning)

(optional) dinner in a typical French restaurant)

Day 5

Presentation of the lesson plans
Space for discussion of future cooperation and planning follow up activities
Course roundup and final evaluation
Validation of learning outcomes and certification ceremony
Participants departure

Guided cultural excursion to Paris (optional)

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Learning objectives

Throughout this course, participants will learn the ins and outs of the approach of project-based learning (PBL) by:

- Mastering the specificity and requirements of the PBL approach

- Identifying the needs of students and choosing the right key issues

- Assessing the right content and use of authentic materials in class.

- Analysing the roles of teachers and students in PBL.

- Collaborating with their colleagues to create the ultimate lesson plan based on PBL method.

Methodology & assessment

This course is based on participants’ needs and interests related to their areas of teaching and professional development. Designed specifically to ensure interactivity through input sessions, group project and collaborative work, the course will allow participants to be actively involved at each stage of the training.
Led by professionals of education with a real experience of teaching, the course will take the form of hands-on workshops with exchanges of practices, brainstorming, analysis and real case scenario examples, participants will reflect on the tools and strategies that will make an impact in their daily practice. A great emphasis will be therefore put on collaboration and interaction between participants to create relevant resources and projects that each of them will be able to take back to school.

Certification details

Each participant will be granted a Certificate of Attendance as well as Certificate of Obtained Competences.

If requested - a Europass Mobility Certificate will be issued.

Our courses are created and conducted accordingly to Quality Standards for courses under Key Action 1

We provide participants with help in completing Learning Agreements, as well as any documents necessary for their organisations.

Pricing, packages and other information

Course package content:

Course fee includes:

* full programme of study session
* course materials and certificates
* welcome and goodbye events
* coffee and tea breaks
* visit of the Chantilly castle
* 24h assistance
Additional fees will be applicable for :
* Airport transfer
* Cultural activities

Transportation
Transport between one of the Paris airports (Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly, Paris Beauvais) and the hotel can be organised. Fees will vary according to the number of people and the location of the airport.

Accommodation
Accommodation can be organized according to your budget and specific requirements. Once the subscription form with all the information is completed, we will provide you with a list of hotels which meet your requirements.

Cultural visits
Cultural visits of Senlis and Paris are included in the training programme. This programme can be changed to meet your expectations.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Other
Learning time:

25 hours or more