Global Colloquium on Participant-Centered Learning

The information below is based on the program offered in 2009, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for the 2010 course.

Introduction

The age-old dilemma for academia—how best to teach—really is about how best to learn. To innovate, business schools must accept and embrace change in their management education pedagogies, without losing sight of their distinctive methods and traditions.

The Global Colloquium on Participant-Centered Learning (GCPCL) is a two-session program that seeks to build a global community of faculty members who are committed to participant-centered learning through innovative teaching and course design. Developed by Harvard Business School (HBS) senior faculty members, the program aims to help management educators improve their effectiveness by learning from their teaching.

On-Campus Session:

HBS Campus, Boston, Massachusetts U.S.

The program's first ten-day session will be held on the HBS campus. Topics covered in the first session include:

  • Introducing participant-centered learning for master in business administration (MBA) programs
  • Teaching the case method
  • Reviewing course and module design, development, and refinement
  • Incorporating participant- centered learning methods into conventionally taught curricula

Off-Campus Session:

Asia, Europe, or Latin America

The program's second three-day session will take place in two locations. You can choose to attend the city most convenient for your schedule. This session delves more deeply into Case Writing methods and techniques as you continue to develop relationships with colleagues around the world.

Topics covered in the second session include:

  • Recapping and refreshing GCPCL concepts
  • Case Development Techniques such as selecting field sites and conducting interviews
  • Mastering case writing and teaching note preparation
  • Addressing GCPCL challenges specific to students at your institution
  • Tailoring changes in management education to meet your school's needs

This program is intended for faculty members who are positioned to play major roles in leading institutional change and instructional development within their respective institutions over the next decade.

GCPCL is developed to examine the changing needs of educators in various regions throughout the world. The focus is on teaching and course development, as well as on the efforts required to introduce participant-centered learning methods into more conventionally taught curricula.

Dates and Fees

July 2010 Session

July 25–August 5, 2010 — Part 1 (HBS Campus)
January 2011 — Part 2 (TBD) or
February 2011 — Part 2 (HBS Campus)
Fee:$6,000 US

The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.

Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.

In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.