Problem Based Learning: Effective Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement in STEM - EDC-X758H

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

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for STEM educators.

Testimonials

"The STEM course offered through USNA really boosted my confidence to offer STEM activities in my classroom. My curriculum is extremely vague with little background or guidance in labs. However, two labs were similar to what we did at the USNA and I plunged in because of my experience there." -- Kimberly Coard