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Vandenhouten, Christine; Groessl, Joan; Levintova, Ekaterina – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 2017
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is an increasingly popular interdisciplinary pedagogy. In this chapter, we discuss its roots, benefits, and potential trade-offs and give practical advice applicable to a variety of academic disciplines.
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Educational Practices, Interdisciplinary Approach, Educational Development
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Hüttel, Hans; Gnaur, Dorina – Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, 2017
Danish PBL-based higher education institutions espouse the qualities of problem-based projects but actual practice shows a somewhat different picture. The predominant use of project catalogues and the formal requirements imposed by accreditation inhibit central intentions behind problem-based project work and there is now a danger of employing the…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Higher Education, Student Projects, Computer Science Education
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Sørensen, Marie Jull – Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, 2017
Changing learning objectives was the beginning of rethinking the pedagogical frame of my courses within a traditional law study program. The objectives were changed in order to aim for students becoming better at reflecting on the curriculum. I chose to work within a workshop frame incorporating some of the Aalborg PBL principles. The two courses…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Educational Principles, Legal Education (Professions), Behavioral Objectives
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Wang, Xiao-Ming; Hwang, Gwo-Jen – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2017
Computer programming is a subject that requires problem-solving strategies and involves a great number of programming logic activities which pose challenges for learners. Therefore, providing learning support and guidance is important. Collaborative learning is widely believed to be an effective teaching approach; it can enhance learners' social…
Descriptors: Programming, Problem Based Learning, Cooperative Learning, Problem Solving
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Price-Dennis, Detra; Holmes, Kathlene A.; Smith, Emily – Reading Teacher, 2015
In this article instructional practices from a diverse inclusive 5th grade classroom are examined to better understand how students engaged in 21st century literacies. The authors focus on one classroom to provide insight into how a 21st century literacies perspective can support inclusive literacy practices that 1) create a community of learners,…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Media Literacy
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Hamdan, Abdul Rahim; Kwan, Chan Li; Khan, Aqeel; Ghafar, Mohamed Najib Abdul; Sihes, Ahmad Johari – International Education Studies, 2014
Critical thinking and effective problem solving skills have been regarded as an important element and as an educational outcome in professional nursing. The purpose of this study is to examine the implementation of Problem Based Learning (PBL) among nursing students. More specifically, it compares pretest and post test scores of the implementation…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Nursing Students, Program Implementation, Critical Thinking
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Jerzembek, Gabi; Murphy, Simon – Educational Review, 2013
This paper reviews empirical studies that have evaluated the impact of problem-based learning (PBL) on school-aged pupils, in order to summarise how it has been implemented and to assess its effects on academic and personal development. Following electronic searches of PsychINFO, the British Education Index and the Cochrane review database, six…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Program Implementation
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Watson, William R.; Fang, Jun – International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 2012
Video games and problem-based learning (PBL) are both significant trends in progressive approaches to education. The literature demonstrates a fit between the two approaches, indicating they may be mutually beneficial. With limited literature on implementing games in the classroom, and a growing body of researchers highlighting the importance of…
Descriptors: Video Games, Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Guidelines
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Edwards, Richard – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2014
In highlighting the importance of problem-based learning in the development of 21st century skills, (Yun Jo) An (2013) identified the challenges faced by novice teachers in its implementation and suggested strategies to support them. This commentary explores two aspects mentioned in the article, assessment and the role of collaboration, and argues…
Descriptors: Blended Learning, Problem Based Learning, Novices, Program Implementation
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Stark, Emily – Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council, 2013
Colleges and universities have long emphasized undergraduate research experiences as valuable activities for students. Collegiate honors programs in particular have embraced the role of student research as an integral experience for high-ability students, leading the way in developing the thesis-based model of undergraduate research that is…
Descriptors: Honors Curriculum, Partnerships in Education, Nonprofit Organizations, Student Research
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Lattimer, Heather; Riordan, Robert – Middle School Journal (J3), 2011
Research suggests that Project-Based Learning (PBL) can be an effective way to engage and motivate middle level learners. Thoughtfully designed and implemented PBL can be more effective than traditional instruction for teaching concept mastery in core academic disciplines, supporting long-term knowledge retention, improving mastery of 21st century…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Middle Schools, Active Learning, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
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Danaher, William – Teaching Theology & Religion, 2009
This article reflects on an effort to incorporate constructivist pedagogies (learner-centered, inquiry-guided, problem-based models of teaching) into an introductory class on Christian Ethics in an M.Div. curriculum. Although some students preferred more traditional pedagogies, the majority found that constructivist pedagogies better accommodated…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Ethics, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices
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Gasser, Kenneth W. – American Secondary Education, 2011
This article draws on the 21st Century Skills Movement and the successful teaching practices of Asian schools in order to provide five suggestions that secondary math teachers can incorporate into their classrooms in order to promote the skill set necessary for an ever-changing global economy. Problem-based instruction, student-led solutions, risk…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary School Mathematics, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Teachers
Johnson, L.; Adams, S. – New Media Consortium, 2011
Challenge Based Learning (CBL) is an engaging multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that encourages students to leverage the technology they use in their daily lives to solve real-world problems. The approach is collaborative and hands-on, asking students to work with other students, their teachers, and experts in their communities…
Descriptors: World Problems, Learning Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Educational Technology
Knickman, Kevin; Schulte, Lindsay; Schwemmer, Gabrielle; Young, Henrietta – ProQuest LLC, 2011
This document is a Problem Based Learning project addressing the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the achievement gap issue that lingers in public education. It centers on the ideas of cultural sensitivity as a means of educating all students in an era of accountability. The goal of the project was to address the problem of minority student…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, School Culture, Federal Legislation, Academic Achievement
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