PHBL-EI – Problem-Health-Based-Learning Education Initiative (2025–2029)

The PHBL-EI project establishes a concept for evidence-based teaching and learning transformation at the Technical University (TUC) that supports instructors in designing their courses using research-based methods and health-oriented approaches. The goal is to increase learning effectiveness, raise awareness of healthy learning, and sustainably embed a learner-centered teaching approach.  

For Instructors:

• Practical support: Access to proven tools (e.g., Teaching Practices Inventories, Student Engagement Observation Protocol) and subject-specific pedagogical research to evaluate and optimize teaching methods.  
• Research-based development: Integration of findings from movement research and iterative evaluations to continuously improve teaching and learning processes.  
• Professional development: Participation in an “agile learning organization” that makes insights from transformation projects transparent and keeps them available for future applications.  

Focus on current research:
- Building on the successful Carl Wiemann Science Education Initiative (SEI), the approach to problem-based and health-oriented learning will be further developed.
- Integration of kinesiology and mental health aspects to strengthen academic readiness and learning environments.  

Preliminary Work:
Already, 15 professors and 20 instructors from all faculties have expressed interest in redesigning 35 courses in collaboration with project staff. By 2030/2031, up to 42 courses are expected to be transformed.

PHBL-EI combines academic excellence with practical implementation to make teaching at TUC future-proof and performance-enhancing.