Leading for Authentic Learning

PennGSE Project-Based Learning Leadership Course

This resource curates video recordings, readings, leadership tools, and exemplar artifacts from Leading for Authentic Learning, a PennGSE course designed to help school and system leaders articulate a vision for high-quality PBL and lead the change required to bring it to life.

What this course is about

At its core, this course asks leaders to:

  • Define what authentic project-based learning means in their context

  • Articulate a clear educational vision aligned to the PennPBL framework

  • Develop a “Portrait of a PBL Teacher”

  • Design adult signature learning experiences

  • Lead sustainable organizational change

How to use this site

  1. Review the Course Arc & Core Ideas

  2. Move through Sessions & Pre-Work at your own pace

  3. Reference Reading Library as needed

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