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HomeActive Learning: Successful implementation of a Project Based Learning (PBL) Curriculum
Saturday, January 20th, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker: Peter Lutes (Kagawa University)
Project-based learning is a student-centered pedagogy implemented in classrooms to foster comprehensive understanding and expertise through the resolution of authentic challenges. PBL deepens learning by immersing students in practical, hands-on experiences, standing out as an active learning method that demands sustained involvement over an extended period to create substantial outcomes or address intricate questions. Furthermore, PBL empowers students to collaborate, cultivate teamwork skills, and utilize creative, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities to develop their own innovative approach to interacting with a real-world audience. In the EFL classroom, PBL can improve student motivation, interest, and engagement, although it involves fostering non-traditional classroom experiences. PBL asks students to complete projects in English rather than studying the English language, while active learning requires both students and educators to move away from traditional learning behaviors. The development and preparation of a PBL and active learning curriculum present many challenges.
In this session, the presenter will offer a working definition of PBL and active learning, model a PBL course, and discuss how to address and balance practical issues such as classroom and time management, grading, evaluation, syllabus design, and institutional goals. He will also share techniques and approaches that he has discovered to be effective in the classroom. Participants will acquire insights into the challenges associated with implementing a Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum, along with potential solutions.
Organization: Tokyo Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Tokyo JALT)
Cost: free (click here to register)
Venue: Building 6 Room 303 3 Chome-34-1 Nishiikebukuro Toshima City, Toshima 171-8501
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan
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