APEGA Teacher Professional Development Program
APEGA recognizes the vital role teachers play in the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes crucial for our future professional engineers and professional geoscientists. We strive to provide training and resources to assist teachers in fostering a love of learning and creating real-world connections to the curriculum.
Teacher PD sessions available to book
These free sessions are designed for all grade levels and can be adapted to meet the unique needs of your classroom. Through engaging, hands-on activities, you’ll discover meaningful ways to connect key STEM concepts directly to your students’ learning.
Project-Based Learning through a STEM Lens
Explore project-based learning as an effective approach to engage students in STEM education. Participants will discuss strategies for integrating STEM principles into projects and will have the opportunity to build and keep a solar Mars rover model, reinforcing hands-on learning and collaboration.
Engineering Design Process
Explore the engineering design process and its application in the classroom. Participants will learn effective strategies for guiding students through the engineering design process. Additionally, they will work in teams to create a prototype in a Science Olympics-style challenge, applying their knowledge in a practical and collaborative environment.