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PROBLEM-SOLVE
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Next generation solutions for next generation change-makers. 

PROBLEM-SOLVING

Our curriculum teaches effective strategies for impactful problem-solving and solution development. The modular curriculum consists of 13 modules and accompanying hands-on projects catered to high school students. 

SELF-REGULATED LEARNING

Our pedagogical framework uses meta-cognitive strategies that enable students to self-assess and track their progress over time. Students are trained to reflect and identify areas of improvement.

PRO-DEV

We have professional development programs accompanying the curriculum to help teachers adopt the modules for their classroom. Teachers have professional development opportunities through teaching credits.

PROBLEM-SOLVING IS A CRITICAL SKILL

 

Problem-solving skills are the #1 attribute employers seek on a resume according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Increasingly, educators are being asked to narrow the gap between formal education and practice in technical and engineering fields. In fact, companies are looking for demonstrated competencies in problem-solving and relying less and less on formal degrees and credentials. A major challenge is assuring that high school students are prepared to tackle complex and difficult problems in their future professions. UC San Diego is committed to developing these problem-solving skills for technical environments in all students both present and future. Our Jacobs School of Engineering and UC San Diego Division of  Extended Studies have formed a collaboration to spearhead this initiative to significantly enhance the options for high school graduates regardless of which path they choose.

Engineering Design Practices

Our project based curriculum is designed to help students master grade level standards across multiple academic disciplines. Students utilize Next Generation Science Standards and engineering practices through a collection of rich tasks and hands-on projects.

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Teacher, San Diego CA

"My students have done the majority of the projects in the program and they love it. It has built their ability to communicate with others - they are working with other people in other classes. They are not quitting, it's giving them some real self regulated learning skills and problem solving ability. So they’re using the skills that they learned in this program for all of their other courses as well."

5000+

Students Impacted

21

High School Campuses

07

School Districts

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