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Allen, Deborah E.; Donham, Richard S.; Bernhardt, Stephen A. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2011
In problem-based learning (PBL), students working in collaborative groups learn by resolving complex, realistic problems under the guidance of faculty. There is some evidence of PBL effectiveness in medical school settings where it began, and there are numerous accounts of PBL implementation in various undergraduate contexts, replete with…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Problem Solving, Instructional Effectiveness, Skill Development
Connecting Problem-Based Practices with Educational Theory.
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Gijselaers, Wim H. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
Three principles based on research in cognitive psychology explain the potential power of problem-based learning: (1) learning is a constructive, not a receptive process; (2) metacognition affects learning; and (3) social and contextual factors influence learning. These principles are more likely to be activated when specific teacher behaviors and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Psychology, College Instruction, Curriculum Design
Tutors and Small Groups in Problem-Based Learning: Lessons from the Literature.
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Wilkerson, LuAnn – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
A model of classroom characteristics and interaction is used to examine the roles of group size, problem types, and student behaviors, central concerns in problem-based learning, in medical education. The model incorporates six classroom dimensions, including four process variables (classroom organization, learning task, teacher's instruction,…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Problem-Based Learning in Business Education: Curriculum Design and Implementation Issues.
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Stinson, John E.; Milter, Richard G. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
Drawing on 11 years' experience with a problem-based learning master's in business education program, educators at Ohio University identify critical issues in implementation of the approach, including definition of goals, elements of the curriculum development process, problem design and method of extracting learning, the teacher's role, skills…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Instruction
The Power of Problem-Based Learning in Teaching Introductory Science Courses.
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Allen, Deborah E.; And Others – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
In its use of complex, real-world problems to introduce concepts and motivate learning in an active and cooperative learning environment, problem-based learning is a powerful alternative to the passive lecture in introductory college science. Use of technology and multimedia instruction, focus on large classes, and use of interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, College Science