TY - JOUR
T1 - Improved Teaching of Science and Engineering Using Deliberate Practice of Problem-Solving Decisions
AU - Price , Argenta
AU - Wieman , Carl
JO - Innovative Teaching and Learning 
VL - 1
SP - 1
EP - 18
PY - 2023
DA - 2023/12
SN - 5
DO - http://doi.org/10.4208/itl.20230101
UR - https://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/itl/22309.html
KW - problem-solving decisions, STEM teaching, deliberate practice.
AB - <p style="text-align: justify;">The ability to solve complex realistic problems is the most important requirement for being a good scientist or engineer. Here we present a theoretical design for improving the effectiveness and efficiency in teaching technical problem solving at the post-secondary level. The approach brings together theoretical ideas and empirical results from (a) evidence-based instructional practices, (b) development of expertise through deliberate practice, and (c) a decision-based framework for complex problem solving. This design involves explicit practice and feedback on making the set of decisions that define the problem-solving process of skilled scientists and engineers. We provide a template for instruction based on this design. This design also provides a way to assess problem-solving skills that is more accurate than traditional examinations.&nbsp;</p>