Project-Based Learning in Epidemiology

The video tutorial outlines a project-based learning (PBL) approach where students explore the spread of diseases through a simulated outbreak at a state fair. Students learn about agile project management, teamwork, and the roles of epidemiologists. They conduct research, develop hypotheses, and create public service announcements (PSAs) to communicate their findings. The project emphasizes the importance of soft skills and teamwork, with insights from a guest speaker on pathogens and disease.

What educational approach was used in the project described by Jennifer Howland?

• Flipped classroom

• Project-based learning (PBL)

• Traditional lecture-based learning

• Online learning

Which project management technique was emphasized in the educational setting?

• Kanban

• Agile

• Six Sigma

• Waterfall

What is one of the main learning objectives for students in this unit?

• To memorize historical events

• To study the solar system

• To learn about ancient civilizations

• To understand how living organisms are affected by agents of disease

What was the focus of the student project at the state fair?

• Creating a marketing campaign

• Designing a new amusement ride

• Investigating a disease outbreak

• Organizing a food festival

How did students convey their findings in the project?

• Through a written report

• By creating a public service announcement (PSA)

• Through a poster session

• By giving a live presentation

What was a key challenge faced during the project implementation?

• Time zone differences

• Technical difficulties

• Absent team members

• Lack of resources

Which skills were developed as a result of the project?

• Soft skills

• Mathematical skills

• Language skills

• Technical skills

What role did students take on during the project?

• Physicists

• Epidemiologists

• Chemists

• Biologists

Who was invited to speak to the students about pathogens and disease?

• Dr. Emily Brown

• Dr. Jane Smith

• Dr. Jeffrey Muller

• Dr. John Doe

What global event increased student awareness of epidemiology during the project?

• The 2012 London Olympics

• The 2016 US presidential election

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The COVID-19 pandemic