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Verzoni, Kathryn A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Focuses on the development of a middle school's meaningful problem-based computer and technology education program. Discusses constructing the bridge between in-school and out-of-school learning by preparing real-life situations in the classroom. Highlights the use of technology, especially computers, by focusing on problem posing and problem…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction
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Steinkuehler, Constance A.; Derry, Sharon J.; Hmelo-Silver, Cindy E.; DelMarcelle, Matt – Distance Education, 2002
Discusses the implementation of problem-based learning (PBL) in traditional large undergraduate courses and describes the STEP PBL system, a Web-based system that supports teaching assistants in their work as PBL tutors and creates a viable model for preservice teacher education. (LRW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Models, Preservice Teacher Education, Problem Based Learning
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Lumpe, Andrew T.; Butler, Kyle – Research in Science Education, 2002
Focuses on the use of the Artemis web-based interface, which provides a digital library for students to search, organize, and evaluate science information related to project-based investigations. Describes high school science students' use of the scaffolding features embedded in Artemis. Reports that students relied upon the Organizational Feature…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Technology, High Schools, Problem Based Learning
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Watson, George – Technology Source, 2002
Explains problem-based learning (PBL) and describes the role of technology in developing undergraduate PBL at the University of Delaware. Discusses integrating information technology and PBL; using course Web sites to organize PBL courses; and using online resources to support PBL courses. (LRW)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Information Technology
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Tavakol, Kamran; Reicherter, E. Anne – Journal of Allied Health, 2003
Analyzes the literature on problem-based learning (PBL) and explains its rationale, process, and current outcomes research. Cites examples of PBL in medical education and its application to allied health education. (Contains 49 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Educational Research, Higher Education, Literature Reviews
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Allen, Michael; Sargeant, Joan; Mann, Karen; Fleming, Michael; Premi, John – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 2003
Physicians in three communities (n=31) participated in four problem-based learning modules via videoconferencing. Posttest scores were 20% higher and learners reported an average of nine practice changes. Facilitators and observers reported a number of technical difficulties. Facilitators found videoconferencing slightly more difficult than…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Medical Education, Physicians
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Geerligs, Titus – Instructional Science, 1994
Examines problem-based small-group discussions and describes a study conducted in The Netherlands that investigated the thoughts of students, both content-related and non-task related, through a thought sampling method. Highlights include categories of students' thoughts; validity measures; and results of student questionnaires. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries, Group Discussion, Measures (Individuals)
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Ellsworth, Jill H. – Journal of Adult Education, 1992
In a comparable case-study approach, 174 adults answered open-ended questions identifying that (1) degree of self-directed learning was not age related; (2) some emphasized mutual responsibility for learning; (3) learning experiences were largely problem centered; and (4) experience was integral to their learning. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Andragogy, Cognitive Style
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Connolly, Nancy K.; Williams, Mark E. – Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 1992
Practical Geriatrics, 10 continuing medical education programs, combine lecture, role models on videotape, problem-based learning, and commitment for change. Tests with four groups of community practitioners (n=83) demonstrated the program's effectiveness in inducing change and sparking participant enthusiasm. (SK)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Geriatrics, Physicians, Problem Based Learning
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Aspy, David N.; Aspy, Cheryl B. – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 1993
Argues to use invitational approach in medical education. Compares elements of Problem-based Learning with invitational philosophy, thereby offering another arena for this emerging theory of practice. Concludes that Problem-based Learning is an ally of invitational approaches and is an offspring of the thinking that also created International…
Descriptors: College Students, Educational Theories, Higher Education, Medical Education
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Peterson, Raymond; Hakendorf, Marcia; Guscott, Tony – Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 1999
A nursing continuing-education program on aged care used problem-based learning and journals. Observation, journal entries, and pre/posttest results for 15 participants showed that they developed a holistic, reflective approach to practice. Problem-based learning helped them link theory and practice. (SK)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics, Journal Writing
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Martin, Kathleen J.; Chrispeels, Janet H.; D'Emidio-Caston, Marianne – Journal of School Leadership, 1998
Examines implementation of two problem-based learning seminars at a university administrative-credential program. Students worked in small groups to complete a program involving human-resources management and technology use. Students found content and process relevant to their administrative work, saw patterns in their own growth, and learned to…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Graduate Students, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
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Jacobson, Michael J.; Archodidou, Anthi – Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2000
Explains that hypermedia tools may be developed for case and problem-centered learning in order to achieve significant learning outcomes, such as deep conceptual understanding, conceptual change, and knowledge transfer. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Design, Higher Education, Hypermedia
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Poell, Rob F.; Van der Krogt, Ferd J.; Wildemeersch, Danny A. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 1998
Project-based learning is a better method than formal education for solving work-related problems. A learning network approach makes the relationship between competence and work explicit and provides a typology of learning projects--liberal, vertical, horizontal, and external--depending on who organizes projects and for what purposes. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Job Performance, Learning Strategies, Learning Theories
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Cordeiro, Paula A. – Journal of School Leadership, 1998
Presents a learning model in an educational-leadership preparation program that depicts various teaching and learning strategies to provide students with declarative, procedural, and contextual knowledge. Describes four types of problem-based learning (grounded research on group problem solving, reflective thinking, problem complexity, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Educational Administration, Graduate Study, Higher Education
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