PBL and Facilitations skills (2022)

Welcome to PBL and Facilitations skills (2022)

PBL (problem based, project organized learning) is the DNA for AAU and is based on a long history of experiential and experimental developments combined with a theoretical underpinning. Today, PBL is practiced all over the world, however not to the same degree as at AAU and many international PhD students have never experienced this educational model before and do not understand the learning philosophy embedded and the daily practices.

The aim of this PhD course is that the PhD students understand and reflect on the systemic PBL approach with strong institutional culture in the research work as well as in education. As part of this environment, PhD students, especially newcomers, should gain a better understanding of what PBL is, the learning principles and practices behind Aalborg PBL model, the collaborative project work, how to facilitate students’ projects and learn how to handle various problems and projects.

Learning objectives:

•The history of the PBL principles and models, especially Aalborg PBL Model.
•The research on PBL in engineering and science
•Various types of problems and projects
•Facilitator's role and different facilitation styles in a PBL environment
•Identify (potential) challenges in facilitating learning in a PBL environment
•Develop strategies to address (potential) challenges in facilitating learning in a PBL environment
•Evaluate different strategies to improve one owns teaching practice and facilitation skills in a PBL environment
•Provide peer-feedback

Teaching methods:

The course employs several teaching methods, namely:

•Self-study activities (individual assignment and as preparation for course sessions)
•Small lectures and hands-on exercises (in the face to face course sessions)
•Group work
•Reflective team exercises on facilitation
•Peer and written feedback.

Criteria for assessment:

•Two assignments (i.e. one before the course starts and one during the course)
•Active participation in the course sessions by, for example, carrying out exercises, contribute to group work and discussions, provide constructive peer-feedback.

Organizers:
Aida Guerra and Xiangyun Du

Lecturer(s):
Associate Prof. Aida Guerra, Prof. Xiangyun Du, Prof. Thomas Ryberg

ECTS: 3

Time: August 24 - August 26, 2022

Place: Aalborg University, Frb 7G/5-112 

Zip code: 9220

City: Aalborg

Number of seats: 25

Deadline: August 3, 2022

Important information concerning PhD courses:

We have over some time experienced problems with no-show for both project and general courses. It has now reached a point where we are forced to take action. Therefore, the Doctoral School has decided to introduce a no-show fee of DKK 3.000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start. This can hopefully also provide new students a chance to register for courses during the year. We look forward to your registrations.