The Power of PBL: Bringing Problem-Based Learning into Your Classroom

Schedule

The fundamental tenet of problem-based instruction is that learning is initiated by a posed problem that the student wants to solve. In the problem-based approach, complex, real-world problems are used to motivate students to identify and research concepts and principles they need to understand to progress from ideas to solutions. Students work in small groups, bringing together collective skill at acquiring, communicating, and integrating information in a process that resembles that of inquiry. This workshop will demonstrate problem-based learning and model ways that PBL can be used effectively in all disciplines, in upper and lower division courses, and in all size classes. (George Watson)

Purpose:

The purpose of the workshop is to help faculty members

• Become familiar with basic principles and approaches of problem-based learning.

• Apply recent trends of problem-based learning in their classrooms.

Who should attend:

All interested AUB academic personnel

Seminar Venue:

Thursday, April 22, 2004 Auditorium B1 , College Hall
Friday, April 23, 2004 Auditorium B, West Hall

Seminar Design:

This seminar is highly interactive. Participants will have an opportunity to experience a PBL problem and the process for themselves. Small group activities will be interspersed throughout the workshop, facilitated by the presenter, combined with presentations and open discussion.

Seminar Presenter:

Dr. George Watson � Associate Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Unidel Professor of Physics, also co-director of the Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education

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