The CBL model is structured around the involvement of a wide range of experts. This role can be fulfilled by both internal university staff (from EWUU alliance institutes) and external stakeholders (e.g. via the challenge agent) from business and industry.
In the expert role we make the distinction between experts focused on content or on competency development. Content derives from expert knowledge on a specific challenge topic and competency development is focused on the transversal skills, fundamental to the CBL approach.
Characteristics
- In-depth disciplinary knowledge on the challenge topic or specific transversal skills.
- Open to creative innovation.
- Willing to provide on-demand support to learners (within reason).
Tasks & responsibilities
In a CBL course, all core-team members should be able to connect learners with relevant experts for the different phases of the challenge. Sometimes, a coach or course coordinator will also be an expert.
Experts will be available in a mix of in-person, online or hybrid setting. The format and duration of support will depend on the educational design of the CBL course, which is in line with the needs of the learner and challenge.
Both in the preparation and the execution phase managing expectations, such astime investment, and means of communication, is an important task of the core-team. Learners should be able to reach out to experts and take the lead in their own learning process, at the same time it should be manageable for the experts themselves. Based on the preferences of the expert learners could be provided with contact info or a specific consult-moment for more in-depth information. Teaching learners how to communicate with experts in a professional way is an important learning experience that needs adequate attention.
