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Project Based Learning


District 196 Graduate Courses -
District 196 Graduate Courses Summer C1 2024

Project Based Learning

DGC-PBL-005

1.5 quarter credit through District 196 or a 1 semester credit co-sponsored by Concordia University and District 196

Are you finding that your students need Social and Emotional Learning competencies? Need help being engaged in learning? Look no further - Project Based Learning is here…Project Based Learning engages students in learning that promotes creativity and inspires a love of learning and a personal connection to their academic experience. This course is designed to teach you ways to implement Project Based Learning into your classroom. This online class will focus on understanding how Project Based Learning can improve motivation and test scores; how to run and manage Project Based Learning in the classroom; how to use assessment to guide Project Based Learning, and how each of the five SEL competencies can be taught and practiced inside the PBL framework.

Coursework can be completed at your own pace between May 6-June 26.


* District graduate quarter credits can be used for movement on the salary schedule but generally will not transfer from district to district. If you decide to drop the course, you must do so by May 5th for a refund. 

For an additional $175.00 fee an individual may obtain 1 semester graduate credit from Concordia University. Tuition is due and payable in full by the first class session. Course approval forms need to be completed. Courses may be used for renewal units. 

** Individuals at MA+60 may audit any courses for $28.15 per quarter credit. Individuals “auditing” classes are expected to complete class assignments. 

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