Teaching Stem Subjects Through Project-Based Learning in a Global Classroom

Teaching STEM subjects through project-based learning (PBL) in a global classroom offers a transformative educational experience that equips students with both technical skills and global competencies. This paper explores the integration of PBL in Biomedical Science education across diverse, international settings, highlighting its impact on student engagement, cross-cultural understanding, and collaborative problem-solving. By connecting students from different regions through virtual platforms, a global classroom provides opportunities to work on real-world projects that address global challenges, such as, access to healthcare, public health, etc. This paper presents our work-in-progress global classroom programme, developed in collaboration with an Indian higher education institution and grounded in the project-based learning (PBL) teaching model. It explores the tools that facilitate effective PBL in a global context, alongside potential challenges and strategies for successful implementation. The proposed model, which is adaptable to other STEM disciplines, highlights the importance of incorporating a global perspective into STEM education, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.