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Heuchemer, Sylvia; Martins, Elena; Szczyrba, Birgit – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2020
Innovative teaching concepts such as problem-based learning (PBL) can make a difference in an academic setting, particularly when dealing with diversity, and support the successful completion of students' studies. Introducing new approaches to teaching requires the professionalization of the teaching staff and the development of new tools. As a…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Problem Based Learning, College Faculty, College Students
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Müller, Tanja; Henning, Thomas – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2017
In this paper, we provide insight into the PBL project called PoLiMINT (Problem-oriented Learning in MINT). The project is located at the Bremen University of Applied Sciences and aims to introduce and foster PBL in the introductory phase of a physics study program. Concerning our general conditions, we will present our incremental implementation…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Introductory Courses
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King, Donna – Studies in Science Education, 2012
Context-based chemistry education aims to improve student interest and motivation in chemistry by connecting canonical chemistry concepts with real-world contexts. Implementation of context-based chemistry programmes began 20 years ago in an attempt to make the learning of chemistry meaningful for students. This paper reviews such programmes…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Problem Based Learning, Learning Motivation, Chemistry
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Zumbach, Joerg; Kumpf, Daniel; Koch, Sabine – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2004
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a contemporary teaching approach that has become increasingly applied way of academic education since its beginnings in the 1960s. Its popularity has grown since it was introduced into medical education and spread to various fields in the last decades. This small group learning approach using major principles of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Problem Based Learning, Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis