CERTL

PBL Cases

Ektron TestUser — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:04:32 GMT

PBL cases are available for trained teachers only. If you are a registered member you may use your CERTL supplied username and password to access the PBL Case Catalog and online cases at www.certl.org.

Partners and Funding Agencies

cmstest8 cmstest8 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:12:11 GMT

CERTL is a collaborative effort between the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem State University, and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and The Eisenhower Professional Development Program.

Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Ektron TestUser — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:43:36 GMT

A series of professional and resource development programs in problem-based learning are offered through CERTL. The programs are aimed at meeting the individual needs of classroom teachers and in assisting them in integrating the National Science Education Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards with a problem-based learning curriculum.

CERTL-Grades 9-12

Mark Flaherty — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:34:07 GMT

The 9-12 CERTL RESEARCH PROGRAM was established to increase interest in science and mathematics research among high school students. The program provides hands-on research experience with distinguished faculty from Winston-Salem State University and Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Students will develop, design and conduct a science or mathematics research project with the guidance of a faculty mentor. Minority students are encouraged to apply.

CERTL-Grades 6-8

Mark Flaherty — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:33:39 GMT

CERTL 6-8- Summer Enrichment Academy is a hand-on, interactive look at science and math geared towards middle school students from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system and community. The Academy emphasizes problem-solving skills by using real-life situations.

CERTL-Grades K-5

Mark Flaherty — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:34:28 GMT

The K-5 CERTL PBL Camp is a hands-on, interactive, fun look at science and mathematics for kindergarten through fifth grade students from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. The camp emphasizes problem-solving skills by using everyday life situations.

Student Enrichment Activities

Ektron TestUser — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:26:10 GMT

CERTL offers a summer research program for high school students and a science and mathematics camp for K-8 students. Both programs have a strong PBL component.

The PBL Methodology

cmstest8 cmstest8 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:51:25 GMT

CERTL teachers in all grade levels and subject areas are trained to produce PBL activities following a standard methodolgy. Each CERTL approved "case" is facilitated by a CERTL qualified teacher.

Problem Based Learning

Mark Flaherty — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:32:44 GMT

Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a learning/teaching methodology based on the principle of using problems as a starting point for the acquisition of new knowledge and a learning/teaching methodology designed to create learning through experience and the reinforcement of existing knowledge.

Center of Excellence for Research Teaching and Learning

Mark Flaherty — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:54:16 GMT

The Center of Excellence for Research, Teaching and Learning [CERTL] fosters attainment of goals to increase the number of students who successfully participate, progress and achieve in K-12 science and mathematics courses; who pursue undergraduate programs in the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology fields; and, to promote community awareness of healthy lifestyle choices.

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Ektron TestUser — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:01:57 GMT

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