Introduction to POGIL Virtual Workshop for Secondary School Instructors

This event is an introductory workshop and is designed for those with limited or no previous exposure to POGIL. We welcome educators at any level from any location, however this event is specifically targeted for secondary educators in Southeastern Pennsylvania and the surrounding area.

Compliments of our publishing partner, Flinn Scientific, the first 24 participants who are currently secondary educators in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland who register AND attend the workshop will receive a digital copy of a POGIL book of their choice. All participants who are secondary educators in one of those four states who register and attend will receive 50% off the registration fee for the POGIL 3-day Summer Workshop at Franklin & Marshall College (Lancaster, PA) on July 7-9, 2026. 

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in POGIL activities, observe facilitation strategies firsthand, and learn about POGIL classroom implementation.

After attending this session, participants will be able to:

• list the essential elements of POGIL pedagogy and philosophy
• list desirable student learning outcomes supported by POGIL pedagogy
• collect strategies to begin implementing POGIL in the classroom

Facilitators: Mary van Opstal (McHenry County College) and Beff Mancini (Cherry Hill East High School, retired)

Workshop Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be given for cancellations received by April 18, 2026.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after April 18, 2026.