Course code 22 91 1550 00
Number of ECTS points 1
Course title in the language of instruction 
Introduction to PBL
Course title in Polish Introduction to PBL (Wprowadzenie do pracy projektowej metodą PBL)
Course title in English 
Introduction to PBL
Language of instruction English
Type of classes
Lecture Tutorials Laboratory Project Seminar Other Total of teaching hours during semester
Contact hours 15 0 15
E-learning No No No No No No
Assessment criteria (weightage) 1.00 0.00
Unit running the course Centrum Językowe PŁ
Course coordinator mgr Grażyna Budzińska
Course instructors mgr Grażyna Budzińska, mgr Magdalena Gałaj, mgr Anna Lutomska, mgr Joanna Miłosz-Bartczak, mgr Marzena Stawicka, mgr Łukasz Wodarczyk, mgr Iwona Wróblewska, mgr Izabella Łacińska-Wójcik
Prerequisites 
n/a
Course learning outcomes
  1. After completing the course, the student will be able to define a problem, employing a number of management tools.
  2. After completing the course, the student will be able to collaborate in a project team, assuming different roles.
  3. After completing the course, the student will be able to communicate effectively in different contexts, both in speech and in writing.
Programme learning outcomes
  1. Student is able to apply teamwork rules, define priorities for individual and group tasks
  2. Student is able to consciously develops own competences and stands as an example which inspires others to learn
Programme content The course provides an introduction to the principles of problem based learning (PBL), in particular the tools and techniques used to identify and solve problems as part of students' project work. It also embraces the topics of team building, communication in groups and with stakeholders as well as elements of project management.
Assessment methods 
case study analysis and presentation: LOs # 1-3
continuous assessment: LO #1-3
Grading policies 1. case study analysis and presentation 50% 2. continuous assessment 50%
Course content 1. the principles of PBL; problem definition and management tools eg. 6W, PEST, 5 Whys, affinity diagram, Ishikawa diagram, SWOT analysis 2. the theory of teams: team definition, stages of team development, team roles 3. communication in teams: managing team meetings and group discussions, reporting results, meeting minutes and logbooks, pecha kucha presentations
Basic reference materials 
  1. Levi, D. and Askay, D.A. (2021) Group Dynamics for teams. Los Angeles: SAGE.
  2. Heijne, K. and der, M.H. van (2019) Road map for creative problem solving techniques: Organizing and Facilitating Group sessions. Amsterdam: Boom.
Other reference materials 
  1. Northouse, P.G. (2022) Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice. Vancouver, B.C.: Langara College.
  2. Northouse, P.G. and Lee, M. (2022) Leadership case studies in education. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Average student workload outside classroom 
18
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                        Archival course yes/no
                        no