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Problem-Based Learning in the Classroom Using STEM Topics EASTEC Eastern States Exposition A NEBHE Meeting Sponsored by The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) West Springfield, Mass. Thurs., May 16, 2013 · 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
| Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is an educational method that engages students in inquiry-based “real world” problem solving. It has been used extensively in medical education since the early 1970s, but is only beginning to emerge in engineering and technology education as an alternative to lecture-based instruction. In this workshop, sponsored by the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), participants will use STEM PBL “Challenges,” authentic web-based multimedia case studies, to enhance students’ content knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to work in teams. PBL Challenges are based on authentic industry problems. A new project, Advanced Manufacturing PBL (AM PBL), will soon begin recruiting high school and college STEM faculty to participate in a 2014 professional development workshop and subsequent field-testing activities.  |
Intended Audience: Secondary and postsecondary STEM faculty and administrators.
As a result of taking part in this workshop, participants will: For further information, please contact Project Coordinator Nicole Schepker at nschepker@nebhe.org or by phone at 617-357-9620 x 129. Registration Fee: $20.00 (lunch included) Registration: www.easteconline.com The workshop is co-sponsored by SME. Workshop participants will join the SME meeting attendees for a luncheon (at no additional cost) that includes a panel presentation: Challenges and Solutions for a Qualified Workforce Pipeline. The Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the two projects, |
