Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

Challenge-based learning (CBL) has emerged in the last decade as a response to the complexity of problems facing society in the 21st century. This way of learning prepares students for the future of multi- or inter-disciplinary work and decision-making, with emphasis on self-awareness and teamwork, among other things. Students work on complex open-ended projects, often directly related to societal challenges in collaboration with “challenge owners” such as government or societal organisations, university researchers or industry. CBL has been applied for learning in high-schools, universities, companies and scientific organisations such as CERN. I would discuss ideas how one could use CBL to tackle societal issues through astronomy education.

About Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway

Jasmina Lazendic-Galloway is an astrophysicist and educationalist. She has extensive teaching and interdisciplinary research experience, and has been involved in several initiatives related to academic adoption of innovative teaching approaches and professionalisation of teaching in higher education. Her research interests are related to physics and astronomy education, challenge-based learning, adoption of research-informed and evidence-based teaching practices, fostering lifelong learning, and interdisciplinary teaching and learning, among other things.

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