UT Health Science Center program wins federal funding
Memphis Business Journal, July 20, 2006
Memphis Business Journal, July 20, 2006
Four exemplary teachers from Memphis attended the PBL (Problem Based Learning) Workshop with CERTL (Center of Excellence for Research Teaching and Learning) at Wake Forrest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, from June 26th to the 30th, 2006
Personalizing PBL
Teachers can expand or modify the case so the question can be applied across several grade levels
Sci Works Tour
During the summer program, one day was spent at Sci Works Museum learning how to implement PBL with museum displays. This tour was conducted and studied so that the same system can be brought to the Pink Palace Museum right here in Memphis
PBL Assessment
Case Development: Grandpa Money's Dilemma
In this exercise, students will be asked certain questions concerning the story of Grandpa Money and his mishap. These questions are design to exercise a student's skills in math, science, and ethics. Not only do the students answer a concrete question about the situation, but they also solve the moral issue at stake within the story
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