Next training for academic teachers:
April 8th, 2025, 2-4 PM
Dr. Emily Elsner-Adams (ETH Zurich): Foundations of Project-Based Education (PBE)
How do we ensure our students are well-equipped to navigate a changing world? And at the same time, how can we make our courses fun and engaging? Project-based education (PBE) is one way to foster the competencies that students need as they start their careers in a rapidly evolving world. Luckily, PBE is also a highly engaging way to make teaching relevant and interesting to an audience that demands more from their university education. But what, exactly, does project-based education look like, and how does it work?
Join us for a workshop in which we explore the what, how and why of PBE. In this 2-hour session, we cover:
- What the key features of PBE are
- How PBE supports a competence-oriented education approach
- Why PBE can be a personal development opportunity for faculty
- How to do PBE at scale
- What else you might need to think about as you plan your first PBE class
- With its long history and modern relevance, PBE can look daunting, but this workshop will give you the insights you need to dive right in and make your teaching more impactful and engaging.
The workshop is hosted by Dr. Emily Elsner, Educational Developer at PBLabs, a strategic initiative at ETH Zurich. Emily supports lecturers across ETH Zurich with all aspects of designing and implementing project-based courses and curricula.
Teach the Teachers – Empowering Educators through the ENHANCE Alliance
As part of the ENHANCE Alliance, we are excited to introduce the "Teach the Teachers" initiative, aimed at improving teaching skills and methodologies for educators from our partner universities. The program will consist of eight innovative courses designed to enhance teaching techniques, foster inclusion, and integrate new technologies in higher education. These courses are be hosted by experts from the ENHANCE universities, starting from April 2024 through September 2027.
Two courses are completed:
- Learn how to teach: Neuroscience in Academic Teaching
Understand the principles of neuroscience in education to enhance teaching and learning.
Instructor: Joanna Mytnik (Gdańsk University of Technology) | April 2024 - Teamwork in Classes
Explore techniques for fostering collaboration and teamwork among students to promote inclusive learning.
Instructors: Małgorzata Kostrzewska & Roman Ruczyński (Gdańsk University of Technology) | November 2024
Here’s an overview of the upcoming courses:
- Inclusive Teaching & Cultural Competences
PBE: Learn strategies for creating inclusive classrooms that support diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities.
Instructor: April, 8th, 2025 - Active Learning Methods
Discover innovative teaching methods, such as flipped education, reflective learning, and interactive learning.
Instructor: To be announced (Gdańsk University of Technology) | November 2025 - Problem-Based & Project-Based Learning
Dive into problem- and project-based learning methodologies, and explore how to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Instructor: To be announced | April 2026 - Gamification in Higher Education
Learn strategies for incorporating game elements into higher education to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Instructors: Joanna Mytnik & Natalia Gietka (Gdańsk University of Technology) | November 2026 - New Technologies in Education
Explore emerging technologies like AI, VR, and AR, and their application in modern classrooms.
Instructor: To be announced | April 2027 - Assessment and Feedback
Discover effective methods for assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
Instructor: To be announced | September 2027
These courses are designed to equip educators with cutting-edge teaching strategies and tools to foster creativity, inclusion, and critical thinking in their classrooms. The Workshops will be open and will take place on MS TEAMS. They will last 90-120 minutes and will be recorded. Participants should register before. At the end, participants will receive declarations of participation in the workshop.
We are proud to collaborate with our ENHANCE partners and invite educators across the alliance to participate.
Stay tuned for more details!