Challenge to the limit Why Puzzle Puzzle difficult

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Challenge to the limit 학부모 퍼즐교실

Challenge to the limit 학부모 퍼즐교실

Why Puzzle? Puzzle = “difficult to solve” 1. Represent “unstructured” problems 2. Teach how

Why Puzzle? Puzzle = “difficult to solve” 1. Represent “unstructured” problems 2. Teach how to think “out of box” 3. Not attached to any chapter of any text 4. Powerful problem solving techniques 5. Indicate importance of science 6. Fun and easy to remember

Why Puzzle? “Embedding Puzzle-based learning in STEM teaching” Puzzle-based learning is under-exploited in the

Why Puzzle? “Embedding Puzzle-based learning in STEM teaching” Puzzle-based learning is under-exploited in the teaching of mathematics and problem-solving techniques to STEM students. Embedding subject-specific puzzles in the curriculum enhances students’ learning by developing their general problem-solving and independent learning skills. It should also increase their motivation to learn mathematics. Through a University of Birmingham sponsored project, new learning resources are being developed to enable STEM staff to incorporate puzzle-based learning in their teaching. A draft guide to puzzle-based learning has been produced to accompany a selection of mathematical and logic-based puzzles. Particular attention has been paid to puzzles that have both conventional and lateral thinking solutions. Ideally each puzzle would be rewritten as a set of STEM discipline–specific puzzles and would be classified not only by mathematical topic but also by difficulty. However, the project leaders cannot do this for all STEM subjects. The purpose of the proposed seminar and workshop is therefore: (a) to present completed work on embedding puzzle-based learning in STEM subjects (including “What is a puzzle? ”, “What do students learn by engaging with puzzles? ”, “How can puzzles be used and adapted? ”, the Moore Method, and selecting puzzles for STEM teaching); and (b) to ask participants to consider how the puzzles might be adapted for specific STEM subjects and to provide examples of such adaption for wider dissemination.