Open AccessA Dynamic Food Science Internship Program: Integration of Problem‐Based Learning and Student‐Centered Mentoring
Author(s) -
Lo Y.M.,
Gdovin S.L.,
Stankiewicz J.B.,
Appezzato L.,
Garvey E.M.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of food science education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.271
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 1541-4329
DOI - 10.1111/j.1541-4329.2002.tb00013.x
Subject(s) - internship , graduation (instrument) , psychology , medical education , mathematics education , comprehension , computer science , pedagogy , engineering , medicine , mechanical engineering , programming language
An internship program based upon problem‐based learning (PBL) and student‐centered mentoring is developed. Food science majors are introduced to the program in their sophomore/junior year and follow a process that involves learning‐style assessments, career counseling, and direct contact with industrial mentors to develop a resume. The problems are designed in collaboration with a faculty advisor so the students can apply their knowledge to industrial situations. Assessment of performance is conducted by having students submit weekly journal entries and a final report and participate in a closing interview. The journals and reports are graded on 6 aspects of a pedagogical reasoning model: Comprehension, transformation, implementation, evaluation, reflection, and new comprehension. This trains students to use a range of knowledge within a restrained environment, as well as assisting students to refine the critical food science and interpersonal skills needed for successful careers after graduation.