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Stauffacher, M.; Walter, A. I.; Lang, D. J.; Wiek, A.; Scholz, R. W. – International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2006
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the transdisciplinary case study (TCS) as a learning framework based on what we call functional socio-cultural constructivism and project-based learning (PBL). In doing so, the paper attempts to illustrate the applicability of TCS to learn competencies and skills necessary to research problems of…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), World Problems, Research Problems, Student Projects
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Mills, Paul C.; Woodall, Peter – Teaching in Higher Education, 2004
A change in curriculum permitted a direct and simultaneous comparison between first and second year responses to group project work while assuming similar prior experience with this method of learning. Responses were obtained by a survey form and by meetings with individual groups. Overall, there were no differences between first and second year…
Descriptors: Learning Experience, Group Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Veterinary Medical Education
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Orsmond, Paul; Merry, Stephen; Reiling, Kevin – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2004
Students' perceptions of their skills development and the overall value of their undergraduate project work were evaluated using data derived from questionnaires. Thirty-nine students completing their second year of study (i.e. prior to the commencement of project work) and 42 students completing their third-year project work took part. Thirteen…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Skill Development, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students