September 6: Launch Workshop at Aalborg University
PBL in Engineering Education – The Aalborg Model as an Inspiring Practice
Problem/project-based learning is rapidly becoming known as a highly effective method for teaching and learning in higher education. Studies indicate that graduates from PBL studies are better at collaboration, project management, knowledge sharing, and communication. In short, PBL is becoming known internationally as a tool that can help students develop the professional and transferable skills that we want them to use once they graduate from our programs.
In this workshop, there will be an introduction to PBL learning principles and the Aalborg PBL model and to discuss and develop ideas for implementation strategies.
This workshop is co-organised by the UNESCO Chair in Problem Based Learning in Engineering Education at Aalborg University in conjunction with the Division of Basic and Engineering Sciences of UNESCO.
The programme can be downloaded here .
September 7: Launch Conference at Aalborg University
PBL and Engineering Education – a Global Trend
9.00: Opening of the conference by Finn Kjærsdam, Rector
UNESCO and Higher education from a Danish perspective by Linda Nielsen, Professor, The Danish National UNESCO Commission
9.30: Engineering Education – Future Challenges
Tony Marjoram, Programme Specialist responsible for Engineering, UNESCO
10.15: Break
10.45: The UNESCO Chair in Problem Based Learning in Engineering Education – Objectives and plans by Chair-holder, Professor Anette Kolmos
11.30 The Master in Problem Based Learning in Engineering and Faculty Development
Dr. Alex Stojcevski, Victoria University, Australia
12.00: Lunch
13.00: Research on Engineering Education and PBL from a European Perspective
Professor Erik de Graaff, Delft University
13.45: Management of Change in Engineering Education
Director and Associate Professor Egon Moesby
14.30: Panel discussion on strategies for establishing a PBL global network
15.00 – 16.00: Reception
The conference is co-organised by the UNESCO Chair in Problem Based Learning in Engineering Education at Aalborg University in conjunction with the Division of Basic and Engineering Sciences of UNESCO.
The programme can be downloaded here .