Table 2 Engineering professional development workshop objectives
From: NGSS-based teacher professional development to implement engineering practices in STEM instruction
Electrical/computer engineering workshop series (3 sessions of 2 h each) | |
 Objectives | • Review the NGSS format and relevant standards |
• Introduce the engineering design process | |
• Engage participants in two electrical/computer engineering projects (designing a night light and a home security system) | |
• Discuss classroom implementation and design assessments | |
• Differentiate engineering disciplines and careers | |
• Encourage collaboration among participants with support from engineering and science education faculty | |
Biotechnology workshop series (2 sessions of 2 h each) | |
 Objectives | • Review the relevant NGSS |
• Introduce and review the engineering design process | |
• Engage teachers in the design and optimization of a bacterial fuel cell | |
• Discuss classroom implementation and design assessments | |
• Encourage collaboration among participants with support from science and science education faculty | |