“Getting Students to Think” Using Problem-Based Learning in the Classroom 

Southwestern Community College and the Western Regional Center for Excellence in Teaching cordially invite you and your colleagues to attend a professional development event exploring problem-based learning. This unique learning approach challenges students to "learn to learn," working cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real world problems. Various strategies are used to engage students' curiosity and initiate learning the subject matter. Problem based learning prepares students to think critically and analytically, and to find and use appropriate learning resources.  This April 10, 2008 event features a presentation by Dr. George Watson of the University of Delaware.  Dr. Watson will introduce problem-based learning through a sample problem, present strategies for effectively using it, and end the session with preparation of a problem scenario that you can use in your classroom. 

9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Lunch on Your Own) Conference Center, Bradford Hall, Jackson Campus Southwestern Community College, Sylva 

All participants are asked to take a look at http://www.udel.edu/pbl in advance, as well as register for the Problem Based Learning Clearinghouse at hhttp://www.udel.edu/pblc Space is limited to 50, so please RSVP by March 31, 2008 to Darlene Peebles at dpeebles@southwesterncc.edu For driving directions, visit www.southwesterncc.edu/centers/jackson.htm 

Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:35 PM

Sign up for the learning circles and all other PD sessions by contacting Gayle Byrd at 838-6443.

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