A two-day workshop on “Course Level Problem Based Learning (PBL)”

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Quality and Governance Group (QGG), organized a two-day workshop on “Course Level Problem Based Learning (PBL)” on 27th and 28th May 2025 for the faculty members of the department.

The workshop was conducted by Dr. S. S. Inamdar, Trustee and Vice President, Vishwaniketan, and Dr. Vikas Shinde, Director, PBLCOE, as the resource persons.

The sessions focused on the concepts and implementation of Problem Based Learning at the course level, including curriculum design, framing real-world problem statements, assessment strategies, and alignment of PBL activities with course outcomes and program outcomes. The resource persons shared best practices, institutional experiences, and practical frameworks for effectively integrating PBL into engineering education.

The workshop was highly interactive, with active participation from the faculty members through discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises. The sessions provided valuable insights into outcome-based education and innovative teaching–learning methodologies, enabling faculty members to enhance student engagement and experiential learning.

Program Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, the participants were able to:

1. Understand the principles and significance of Course Level Problem Based Learning (PBL).
   
   

2. Design and implement course-level PBL activities aligned with Course Outcomes (COs) and Program Outcomes (POs).
   
   

3. Develop effective real-world problem statements to enhance student learning and critical thinking.
   
   

4. Apply appropriate assessment and evaluation strategies for PBL-based courses.
   
   

5. Strengthen teaching–learning practices through innovative and learner-centric pedagogical approaches.
   
   

The workshop was well received and proved to be effective in enhancing faculty competence in adopting Problem Based Learning for improved academic outcomes.