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Lohman, Margaret C.; Finkelstein, Michael – Instructional Science, 2000
Examines the effect of group size in problem-based learning on the problem-solving skill, self-directedness, and technical knowledge of 72 students in a dental education program. Discusses results of pretests and posttests, students' reactions, and implications for instructional design. (Contains 34 references.) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Dental Students, Instructional Design, Pretests Posttests, Problem Based Learning
Koszalka, Tiffany A.; Song, Hae-Deok; Grabowski, Barbara L. – 2001
Reflection involves active, persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or practice. It promotes understanding of underlying beliefs and application of new knowledge to new situations. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) provides the instructional mechanisms for prompting learner reflective thinking. Research questions for this study were: (1)…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Learning Activities
Koszalka, Tiffany A.; Song, Hae-Deok; Grabowski, Barbara – 2001
Reflection involves active, persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or practice. It promotes understanding of underlying beliefs and application of new knowledge to new situations. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) provides the instructional mechanisms for prompting learner reflective thinking. This study examines the following: factors…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Environment, Instructional Design, Middle School Students
Norton, Priscilla; Sprague, Debra – 1999
This exploratory study examined a field-based project in which preservice teacher candidates and faculty collaborated to implement a problem-centered, technology integrated curriculum for a multiage (4th, 5th, and 6th grade) intersession at Timber Lane Elementary School. Content included detective skills such as fingerprinting and handwriting…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction