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PBL: An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Authentic Problem-Based Learning (aPBL)
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Woods, Donald R. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2012
Many different versions of Problem-based Learning (PBL) are used today. To be consistent in evaluating the effectiveness of PBL, the focus in this paper is on what Howard Barrows called authentic PBL (aPBL). In aPBL students are empowered with the learning process; key distinguishing features are that the students teach each other the new…
Descriptors: Evidence, Graduation Rate, Dropouts, Problem Based Learning
PS Corner: What About Problem-Based Learning?
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Woods, Donald R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Presents: (1) a list of ideas for teaching problem-solving; (2) a review of a problem-solving book used in medical education; and (3) a discussion of an approach called problem-based learning. (DH)
Descriptors: Books, College Science, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
Tutored versus Tutorless Groups in Problem Based Learning.
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Woods, Donald R.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1996
Small-group, self-directed, problem-based learning can be conducted with or without a faculty tutor. Groups without a tutor are trained to manage problem solving, change, group process, critical thinking, and independent learning skills. Processing issues are very different for tutorless and tutored groups; some issues are experienced by both.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Classroom Techniques, Critical Thinking, Discussion Groups
Problem-Based Learning for Large Classes in Chemical Engineering.
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Woods, Donald R. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1996
Two McMaster University (Canada) chemical engineering courses enrolling 30-50 students incorporate problem-based learning (PBL). Issues addressed in implementation included overcoming faculty and student resistance, integrating PBL methods within a predominantly conventional curriculum, developing PBL problems and objectives, and using tutorless…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Alumni, Chemical Engineering, Classroom Techniques