Question-Driven Learning Summer School

“Question-Driven Learning in STEM” Summer School

29 June – 1 July, 2025, Kraków, Poland

Today, student-centered learning has become a common goal for many universities and is often integrated into professional development programs for university teaching. Despite this, many lecturers remain hesitant to adopt active learning approaches, such as incorporating questioning techniques, fostering collaborative learning among students or using teaching and learning methods such as POGIL or SCALE-UP. Instead, they frequently revert to traditional lecturing methods, particularly when teaching large classes or working within conventional classroom settings.

To tackle this challenge, the ECTN WG Eurolecurer Academy will organise a 2.5-day Summer School “Question-Driven Learning in STEM”. It is the first summer school in the series on “Teaching and Learning in Higher Education STEM”, that will focus on a specific educational theme in STEM higher education (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). This Summer School will equip its participants with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently teach using questioning techniques and to effectively support collaborative learning among students.

photo. M. Woźniakiewicz

The “Question-Driven Learning in STEM” Summer School will be held in Kraków, often celebrated as Poland’s academic capital. Home to the historic Jagiellonian University—one of Europe’s oldest institutions—Kraków has been a center of knowledge and innovation for centuries. It is also where the renowned chemist and physicist Karol Olszewski conducted groundbreaking research, including the first-ever liquefaction of oxygen and nitrogen.
During the summer, Kraków becomes a vibrant cultural hub, offering an unforgettable experience for its visitors.

Join us in Kraków and immerse yourself in a city where academic legacy meets cultural charm!

PARTICIPANTS: The “Question-Driven Learning in STEM” Summer School offers a unique opportunity for university lecturers and program directors in STEM disciplines to enhance their teaching skills within an international community. Through its immersive program and collaborative discussions among practitioners, this Summer School aims to empower educators to elevate the quality of their teaching and curriculum design.

GOALS & OUTCOMES: Participants will develop university teaching competences in question-driven teaching approach and how to support students in active learning in the classroom. They will exchange their views about pedagogical benefits in the international STEM education community.

PROGRAM & METHODS: The “Question-Driven Learning” Summer School takes 2.5 days and offers a range of inspiring interactive workshops, collaborative group sessions, and powerful discussions. The study program is based on active learning and co-creation.

CERTIFICATION: Participants who successfully complete all parts of the Summer School will be awarded an “ECTN certificate in Teaching and Learning in STEM using Question-Driven approach”, recognizing their skills and commitment to student-centered education.

ORGANISATION: The “Question-Driven Learning in STEM” Summer School is a part of the series of “Teaching and Learning in higher education STEM” Summer Schools. The “Question-Driven Learning in STEM” Summer School is organised by the European Chemistry Thematic Network Working Group Eurolecturer Academy in cooperation with the Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. This intensive summer school can accept maximal 25 participants.

The Question-Driven Learning Summer School is recognized by EuChemS