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Ticketed event: $20.00 advanced registration and $30.00 on site registration
Developing complex problem-solving skills, a critical ABET student outcome, remains one of the most challenging aspects of engineering education. While educators often provide complex problems, guiding students to become self-directed learners and problem solvers requires structured support beyond traditional assignments. This interactive workshop introduces Cooperative Problem-Based Learning (CPBL), an evidence-based pedagogy that integrates Cooperative Learning principles into the inductive Problem-Based Learning process, transforming small-group PBL into a scalable framework for typical engineering classrooms.

The session combines research insights, hands-on experience, and implementation planning, equipping educators with practical tools to foster deep learning and meet accreditation standards. Participants will leave with actionable strategies for integrating CPBL into their teaching practice.

Target Audience
Engineering educators, curriculum designers, STEM Education instructors and faculty interested in active learning, team-based learning, problem-based learning, and strategies to enhance learning and complex problem-solving skills.

Expected Impact
This workshop empowers educators to adopt a proven, scalable approach for developing critical professional skills in engineering students. By experiencing CPBL firsthand and learning practical implementation strategies, participants will gain confidence in transforming their classrooms into environments that foster deep learning and teamwork.

Schedule
1. Overview of CL, PBL and CPBL (30 minutes)
2. The CPBL process:
Phase 1: Problem identification (15 minutes)
Phase 2: Peer teaching, synthesis and solution formulation (40 minutes)
Phase 3: Solution presentation, reflection and closure (20 minutes)
3. Crafting problems and planning classroom implementation (30 minutes)
4. Overall reflection and closure (15 minutes)

Speakers

1. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof

   Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

   Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof is a Professor of Engineering Education in School of Engineering Education, Purdue University. Prior to joining Purdue, she was a Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering and the founding Director of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Centre for Engineering Education. A practitioner, trainer, and researcher in engineering education practices, she is most passionate about guiding engineering academics to develop a scholarly approach in their practices. For her work, she received numerous awards including the 2023 Nicola Tesla Golden Chain Award from the International Society for Engineering Pedagogy, 2022 Top Research Scientist from the Academy of Science Malaysia, 2018 IFEES Duncan Fraser Global Award for Excellence in Engineering Education, 2017 Student Platform on Engineering Education Mentoring Award and 2015 Frank Morton Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Global Medal for Chemical Engineering Education Excellence.

2. Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan

   Purdue University – West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

   Dr. Syed Ahmad Helmi is a Professor of Engineering Practice at the School of Industrial Engineering and has joint appointments in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University's College of Engineering. His research spans engineering education and industrial engineering. His interests and expertise in engineering education include learner-driven education, human-centered systems design, and educational transformation and leadership. In industrial engineering, his research focuses on operations and supply chain strategy, smart manufacturing and process optimization, and digital twins and predictive simulation.