What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning, or PBL, is an instructional method based on the understanding that students learn best by experiencing and solving real-world problems. PBL encourages students to apply knowledge and skills through an engaging experience.
Project-based learning involves:
- Students learning knowledge to tackle realistic problems as they would be solved in the real world.
- Increased student control over his or her learning.
- Teachers serving as coaches and facilitators of inquiry and reflection.
- Students (usually, but not always) working in pairs or groups.
Join the April Coffee, Chat, and Contacts to learn more about some project-based learning partnership opportunities with The University of Akron.
Our Facilitators:
Carolyn Behrman is a professor of anthropology and co-director of the EXL Center for Experiential Learning at the University of Akron.
Her academic research focuses on urban communities, resilience, and health. This work has engaged urban trailer park residents, people in low-resourced neighborhoods, and most recently, resettling refugee communities.
Dr. Behrman combines her teaching with community-based projects giving students experience creating relationships and building coalitions for problem-solving with a variety of community partners.
Sheri Schulte is an Assistant Professor of Practice, Management in the College of Business Administration at the University of Akron.
Sheri has been teaching at the University for nine years in the undergraduate and graduate business programs. Since joining the University, Sheri has taught a variety of courses including Human Resource Management and Training & Development.
Prior to joining the UA faculty, Sheri was Director, Learning & Development at YRC Worldwide.
What is Coffee, Chat & Contacts?
A morning meeting where talent development professionals gather to share ideas. We hold discussions about topics trending in the Talent Development (TD) Magazine and other relevant issues.
This is an opportunity to network with other talent development professionals.
Where: Richfield Gourmet Cafe, 4174 Wheatley Rd, Richfield, OH 44286
When: 7:30 am to 8:00 am - Gather, network, eat
8:00 am to 9:00 am - Discuss topic, network
9:00 am to 9:30 am - Stay as you wish and continue to network
Cost: Free (all you have to pay for is your breakfast)
