Workshop description
Looking for an alternative to lecturing in your courses to maximize student learning and engagement? Consider problem-based learning (PBL), an instructional approach that advocates learning through problem solving. PBL was first implemented in 1969 in the medical education program at McMaster University. Unlike lecture-based instruction, PBL is structured as facilitated problem solving, where learners are asked to investigate realistic and complex problems/questions (typically presented as cases) by working collaboratively in small groups. Today, PBL is widely used in different disciplines in order to help students learn new content while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In this workshop, we will explore the PBL basics: what it is, how it works, and how it can be used in different disciplines. This workshop is aimed at graduate student instructors who have some teaching experience and are interested in learning about advanced teaching methods such as PBL.
Registration
- Registration is required. Difficulty registering? Read our registration help guide.
- Participants will receive an attendance credit towards the Fundamentals program if they arrive on time and stay until the end of the event.
Cancellations
Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please notify us 24 hours in advance (at cte-grad@uwaterloo.ca ) so that we can give your spot to someone else.
Accessibility
The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.