Center for Teaching and Learning
Faculty Development Events
The Center for Teaching and Learning is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and effective academic environment by actively partnering with faculty across all disciplines, as well as collaborating with individual departments and various campus organizations. This collaborative approach underpins our commitment to delivering robust faculty development initiatives that span the entire academic year. We understand that continuous growth and adaptation are crucial for educators, and our partnerships ensure that our programming is relevant, impactful, and addresses the diverse needs of our academic community. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the support and learning opportunities available, we encourage you to explore this page. Here, you will find information on both our past events, which showcase our track record of successful programming, and our upcoming events, offering a clear glimpse into the exciting professional development opportunities that await you.
What is PBL?
PBL is experiential learning through which students gain knowledge and skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving by working on solutions to real-world problems.
Goals of the workshop:
To prepare faculty to incorporate PBL into courses. Focus will be on new Introduction to Data Science courses, and also on general strategies for incorporating PBL into any suitable course.
Summary of Workshop Agenda:
- Introduction to PBL- a virtual presentation from Dr. Kristine Wobbe, Director of the Center for Project Based Learning at Worchester Polytechnic Institute.
- Strategies for assessing PBL.
- PBL resources for faculty
- Faculty practice and feedback on incorporating PBL into syllabi.
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Contact Us
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- Governors State University - C Building
- 708-534-4115
- blackboard@govst.edu