Douglas Ferguson

Ferguson’s innovative teaching idea, “Problem-Based STEM Learning,” is focused on implementing a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) program, which asks students to apply real-life context through the PBL approach to solving a problem. Tapping into their natural curiosity, ability to collaborate and interest in solving problems, students will use robots, draft 3D designs, and use other STEM tools to solve real-world challenges: making their learning relevant to their personal lives. Ferguson believes this approach will not only increase student achievement, but also develop a cohort of students prepared to face 21st century challenges.