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Blocher, J. Michael; Echols, Jennifer; de Montes, Laura Sujo; Willis, Elizabeth; Tucker, Gary – Action in Teacher Education, 2003
Presents a case study of one student's passage through an online M.ED. in Educational Technology degree program and her subsequent experience integrating her newly acquired knowledge, skills, and methods in the real world of her own teaching practice, focusing on her dilemma in assessing her students' learning as she shifted her educational…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduate Study
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Rivarola, Viviana; And Others – Biochemical Education, 1997
Presents an alternative way of developing biochemistry courses for first-year veterinary medicine students. The courses employ a problem-based learning approach that enables students to be responsible for their own learning while enabling teachers to be facilitators. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Educational Strategies, Hands on Science
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Smith, David E.; Duus, Henrik Johannsen – Journal of Teaching in International Business, 2001
This case study of an experience with e-learning, compared with traditional lecture-based learning, at the Copenhagen Business School suggests that this problem-oriented and dialogue-based approach may hold substantial potential in international business education. (EV)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction
Evans, Ronald W. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1989
Criticizes the trend in social studies education, led by Diane Ravitch, towards the revival of teaching history in a traditional manner. Claims that Ravitch's rationale for history's decline is faulty, ignoring the problems resulting from teaching history chronologically. Suggests that using the problem-centered approach will make history more…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
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Aung, Myo Min; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1988
The evolution of Burma's much-needed medical school curriculum for child survival and development is chronicled, including discussion of constraints on and resistance to the curriculum. (MSE)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Curriculum Development
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Salvador, R. J.; And Others – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 1995
A forestry and agronomy course at Iowa State University incorporates problem-based team projects on real-world situations as a means of providing students with integrative and meaningful experiential learning. Student evaluations of these courses indicate that students recognize and appreciate the integrative nature of the problem-based team…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agronomy, Course Evaluation, Environmental Education
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Koschmann, T. D.; And Others – Journal of the Learning Sciences, 1994
In response to existing educational systems producing individuals who fail to have sound working knowledge bases, this article examines uses of technology to improve instructional methods. Reviews results of a case study that use problem-based learning as a collaborative learning method for medical undergraduates, and presents six principles of…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Futures (of Society), Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
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Gregson, James A. – Journal of Vocational Education Research, 1994
Drawing from Dewey and critical theory, an instructor used problem posing in an employability skills curriculum to promote reflection and involvement in 63 trade and industrial students. They learned to participate democratically, reflect on workplace and classroom practices, and integrate their experiences into the learning process. (SK)
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Critical Theory, Democracy, Employment Potential
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Kinder, Diane; Bursuck, William – Exceptional Children, 1993
This study demonstrated the effectiveness of history strategy instruction that emphasized problem-solution-effect analysis and linkage of knowledge, in teaching 24 junior high students with behavior disorders. Instruction included a scripted curriculum, student note taking, construction of timelines, vocabulary definitions, and reciprocal…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Curriculum, History Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
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Rosen, Robert L.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1992
A study used computer analysis to examine distribution of basic science content in the 53 cases in the problem-based medical curriculum of Rush Medical College (Illinois) and compared it to application of that content by students and faculty. The method of analysis is recommended for reviewing curricula for omissions and redundancy. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Oriented Programs, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Evaluation
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Hallinger, Philip; McCary, C. E. – Elementary School Journal, 1990
Describes the development and use of a problem-based computer management simulation called In the Center of Things (ITCOT). Used to develop instructional leadership for school principals, the system is based on direct problem solving instead of traditional classroom coursework. (GH)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Administration, Elementary Education
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Patel, Vimla L.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1991
A study investigated reasoning processes of medical students in schools with different curricular formats, a conventional curriculum with basic science taught before clinical training and a problem-based curriculum with basic science taught in the context of clinical problems. Strengths and weaknesses of each curriculum type emerged. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
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Naidu, Som; Oliver, Mary – Journal of Distance Education, 1996
Describes a course developed at the University of Southern Queensland (Australia) that used problem-based learning within a computer-supported collaborative environment to give undergraduate nursing students practice in developing decision-making skills. The use of computer-mediated communication is also discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
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Walker, Carol H.; Yekovich, Frank R. – Educational Leadership, 1999
In an innovative urban literacy program, K-3 students create a working community, complete with a store, newspaper, post office, museum, and economic system. Using TRALE (Technology-Rich Authentic Learning Environments), teachers create meaningful instruction through authentic, problem-based learning activities using educational technology when…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Educational Technology, Experiential Learning, Goal Orientation
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Holsgrove, Gareth J.; Lanphear, Joel H.; Ledingham, Iain McA. – Medical Teacher, 1998
Problem-based learning at the United Arab Emirates University has presented particular challenges. Students, used to a teacher-centered approach, needed more support in taking advantage of active learning and tutorial support than their Western counterparts required. Study guides have become valuable components of the curriculum. Discusses…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries
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