Problem Based Learning: Effective Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement in STEM - EDC-X758H
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Course Description
Credit Validation for STEM Center Participants Only
This course teaches practitioners how to more effectively develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) lessons with high student engagement. Participants will review pertinent research for Problem Based Learning (PBL) explore the engineering design process, experience math strategies firsthand and apply them to student learning. Educators will have opportunities for peer observations and self-reflection to apply course content to their current practice. Class assignments are designed to be applied techniques for immediate use.
Learner Outcomes
- Use problem based learning techniques
- Review pertinent research for problem based learning
- Create action plan to incorporate STEM activities into student learning
- Investigate and research methods for modeling and coaching on brain research for educators
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Course Format: Online, as follow up to USNA SET Sail Summer Workshop
Audience: K-12 teachers enrolled in USNA SET Sail Summer Session will complete the follow-on course offered through USD to receive credit.
Instructors:
Dr. Sarah Durkin, Associate Director, USNA STEM Center
CAPT (ret) Joseph McGettigan, Director, USNA STEM Center
Dr. Mark Murray, USNA, Mechanical Engineering Dept
Prerequisites
Must attend USNA SET Sail Summer Training prior to enrolling in this course.