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Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 29
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Refreshments and sign-in at 8:30
Colburn Lab 102/103
Click here for detailed schedule of workshop.
The basic principle supporting the concept of problem-based instruction is older than formal education itself, namely that learning is initiated by a posed problem, query, or puzzle that the learner wants to solve. In the problem-based approach, complex, real world problems or cases are used to motivate students to identify and research concepts and principles they need to know in order to progress through the problems. Students work in small learning teams, bringing together collective skill at acquiring, communicating, and integrating information in a process that resembles that of inquiry.
This two-day workshop will demonstrate problem-based learning (PBL) and model ways that PBL can be used effectively in all disciplines, in upper and lower division courses, and in all size classes. Participants will learn how to integrate Internet resources into their courses and use technology effectively in active, group-based learning.
Morning sessions will focus on effective ways of using problem-based instruction and developing materials and problems appropriate for use in groups. In the afternoon sessions, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills in using Internet resources in their courses.
This workshop is sponsored by The Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education, the National Science Foundation, and the Mathematics & Science Education Resource Center and is open to all UD faculty.
Registration required by Friday, January 23. E-mail uofdmserc@udel.edu or phone Florence Scali at 831-4447.
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