How to make calculus not boring?

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Description

This workshop focuses on applying Problem-Based Learning (PBL) principles—constructive, contextual, collaborative, and self-directed learning (CCCS)—to create meaningful calculus assessments.

Participants will begin by examining examples of authentic assessments, such as designing beer glass shapes using integrals or analyzing motion with derivatives, developed for an engineering calculus course. These examples illustrate how CCCS principles align assessments with learning outcomes and real-world challenges. Attendees will then collaborate in small groups to evaluate or redesign one of their own assessments, with support from facilitators. The session concludes with a plenary discussion to share insights and strategies. Participants will leave with concrete ideas and a framework for implementing CCCS principles in their STEM courses to enhance student engagement and learning.
Period14 Mar 2025
Event titleICAB 2025: Student Engagement in STEM Education
Event typeConference
LocationKerkrade, NetherlandsShow on map
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • Assessment
  • Problem-based learning
  • Constructive learning
  • Collaborative learning
  • contextual learning
  • Self-directed learning

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