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By the Finnish definition Phenomenon Based Learning refers to project-based learning where students tackle phenomena and/or solve problems that feel relevant and authentic to them. During the learning process students practice, acquire and use a variety of skills as they dig into the phenomenon from the viewpoints that intrigue them. As a cohort of learners, they share their findings along the way, build a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon and ultimately share the results with an authentic audience that benefits from their findings or solutions. As a result of a PhenBL process the school might have a new recycling system in place or the local health center might have a well-designed and informative pamphlet with guidelines for healthy living. All of that doesn’t happen without a cohort of teacher aligning curricula and designing the base of the learning process that leaves room for student choice and voice.

The goal of this session is for the participants to walk away with:
- thorough understanding of the essential criteria of PhenBL
- ideas of what PhelBL looks and feels like in practice
- feeling of empowerment as a result of collaboration and exchange of ideas with other participants