Course

HUM-279: Learning and collaboration in projects

Summary

This course addresses the theoretical and practical basis of learning and how to facilitate learning through projects. Active exploration of models, contexts and tools used in project-based learning will help you to develop cognitive and collaboration skills applicable to any project-based context.

Lectures

Instructor

Siara Ruth Isaac

Expertise Higher education teaching and learningExperiential and hands-on learningTransversal skills for engineering studentsEpistemic cognition Education Ph.D., Educational Research | 2021 – 2021 Lancaster University, UK Directed by Paul Ashwin M.Sc., Bio-Organic Chemistry | 2008 – 2008 McGill University, Montreal Directed by Masad Damha B.Sc., Honours Chemistry | 2001 – 2001 McGill University, Montrea

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/learning-and-collaboration-in-projects-HUM-279

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http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-279

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Siara Ruth Isaac

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/learning-and-collaboration-in-projects-HUM-279

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-279

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Lectures in this course (8)

Introduction to Course and Project Pedagogy

Covers the course organization, project role in engineering studies, emotional aspects of learning, and practical activities.

Communication Models

Explores communication models and their impact on social contexts, emphasizing concise communication practices.

Theories and Approaches to Learning

Explores learning theories in project contexts to improve learning approaches and outcomes.

Case Study: Learning Approaches

Explores case studies on learning theories, project-based learning, and peer feedback.

Expertise in Projects

Explores the differences between experts and novices in project management and the development of expertise through practical experiences.

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