DESIGN OF STEM – PBL MODEL WITH APPLICATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION


Authors: Vasilka Krumova, Dancho Danalev, Senya Terzieva
Keywords: Project-Based Learning, Higher education; STEM – PBL; Student-Centred Learning

Abstract:
Modern theoretical concepts of higher education pedagogy and student learning outline the
framework of methodological innovations in the academic environment. According to a number of
researchers, the concept of self-regulated learning is now becoming the focus of educational theory. The
leading goal of bringing educational objectives closer to those of business brings to the fore one more
direction for development and these are the goals for a larger share of Science – Technology – Engineering
– Mathematics (STEM) skills of students as a result of training at all levels. Students studying in the modern,
rapidly and dynamically changing learning and business environment have to make independent choices
between possible different solutions to a problem and to learn to take on responsibilities on which their
academic and professional development depends. To develop these specific skills, a variety of interactive
and personal engagement programs can be developed.
Herein we report a design of project-based learning (PBL) model, which implements the concepts of
student-centered learning (SCL) and is oriented towards achieving specific learning outcomes in various
disciplines of higher education programs. The created model of PBL is applied in a real learning
environment, as part of exercises and extracurricular activities, with topics including applied versions of
project tasks on the curriculum of major disciplines, which are studied in medicine and by students of
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