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PBL Summer Workshop 2007 Physics Innovations Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Leicester, UK
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Programme Monday 16th July 1100-1300 Session 1: Introductions and beginning of Theme Problem 1400-1530 Session 2: Theme Problem: Problem design 1600-1730 Session 3: Presentations
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Programme Tuesday 17th July 0930-1030 Session 4: Theme Problem: Staff engagement and facilitation 1100-1230 Session 5: Theme Problem: Issues and troubleshooting, consultancy opportunity Introduction to Second Life 1400-1730 (on University Main Campus) Sessions 6 & 7: Second Life Workshop
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Programme Wednesday 18th July 0930-1030 Session 8: Theme Problem: Assessment 1100-1230 Session 9: Theme Problem: Evaluation and Educational Research 1400-1500 Session 10: Discussion, feedback, action points, and outcomes
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Outline What are the issues? Staff engagement and role Programme Development Sustaining & Renewing PBL ? Collation of solutions Action points
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Case study critique Implementation AssessmentEvaluation Development
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Case study – Development Phase Problem Writing
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Case study – background Part of a four-week PBL module 1st year UK Interdisciplinary Science BSc Groups of 6 (five groups in year) Varying science backgrounds Support course for maths, IT, skills 6 weeks experience of full-time PBL
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Case study – learning outcomes Concepts and methodologies from physics, chemistry, and biology The composition of matter on a micro and sub- microscopic scale Example: Shape of water molecule
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Case study – background Students act as scientific ‘quality control’ for a special effects (CGI) firm Film sponsored by RSC for use in classrooms Students are expected to write teachers’ notes on topics covered
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Case study – documents Student brief How well has the problem been set up? Does it steer students towards the learning objectives?
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Case study – Implementation Phase Environment
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Case study – environment
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Case study – documents Student brief Schedule Process strategy How much prior PBL experience would students need? Does this strategy address learning needs? Why have a strategy? Does the timetable support the process?
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PBL Summer Workshop 2007 Physics Innovations Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Leicester, UK
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Case study – Implementation Phase Implementation AssessmentEvaluation Development Staff Engagment and Facilitation
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Case study – documents Student brief Schedule Process strategy Staff-student liaison committee minutes How would you respond to the concerns raised in the minutes?
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PBL Summer Workshop PBL Troubleshooting Q & A
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Case study – Assessment Phase Implementation AssessmentEvaluation Development
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Case study – documents Student brief Process strategy Schedule Staff-student liaison committee minutes Assessment scheme Is the assessment scheme aligned with the teaching method and LOs?
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Case study – Evaluation Phase Implementation AssessmentEvaluation Development
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Reflection Report on Problem Development Plans Collate solutions Action Points
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