College Counselor Presents on Project-Based Learning at Beijing Conference

This article originally appeared in the summer 2014 Harker Quarterly.

Martin Walsh, college counselor, flew to Beijing in May for a global education conference, during which he gave a presentation on the correlation between project-based learning and college admissions. He was invited to present by University of Oregon education professor Yong Zhao. During his presentation, Walsh discussed student involvement in robotics, Harker’s research program, Intel Science Talent Search finalists and semifinalists, the class Student-Directed Showcase, the journalism program and other facets of Harker’s programs that produce wellrounded students.

July 1, 2014Tags: international, milestones, topfaculty