Applying of Community Based Learning (CBL) in Engineering Courses at Palestine Polytechnic University

Abstract

Abstract—Community Based Learning (CBL) is a modern, interactive and experiential learning method where students and lecturers cooperate with community to address problems and issues. CBL allows students to gain practical knowledge and skills and at the same time helps communities in finding scientific-based solutions for their selected problems. That means there is an equal emphasis on helping community and at the same time providing students with valid experiential learning. This paper will present our experience in applying CBL in three engineering programs at college of engineering at Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU) and give recommendations based on this experience .