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Professional Development for Teachers

Innovative Teacher Training

Penn GSE is engaged in ongoing research and development into the core teaching practices of project-based learning (PBL) within research projects and programs. Drawing on this research, Penn GSE offers highly innovative and experiential professional development programs for teachers.

The Penn GSE Teacher Professional Development program for the AC Curriculum engages educators in professional development that focus on project-based learning and its direct applications to teaching the AC Research Foundations curriculum.

The professional development program includes 10 hours of virtual synchronous sessions (five two-hour sessions led by Penn GSE scholars) and 10 hours of asynchronous homework.

Upon completion of the program, teachers should feel prepared and equipped to teach the veriii AC Research Foundations program curriculum, and will earn a lifelong Certificate of Participation in Project-Based Learning.

Session 1 - Introduction to Project-Based Learning and the AC Research Foundations Curriculum

Session 2 - Exploring Disciplinary and Authentic Learning

Session 3 - Exploring Collaborative and Iterative Learning

Session 4 - Utilizing Project-Based Learning to Teach Students Research Skills

Session 5 - Preparing to Teach the AC Research Foundations Curriculum

Testimonials from Prior Penn GSE Programs on Project-Based Learning

“The training I received in PBL (project-based learning) has deepened my approach to teaching and learning. The framework has been infinitely useful in increasing student engagement in authentic, real-world tasks that challenge their critical thinking, literacy, and presentation skills.”

“This was incredibly applicable, accessible, and doable. I was able to incorporate the learning right away and it made an immediate difference in my teaching.”