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Direct linkPlowright, David; Watkins, Mary – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2004
This article provides a critical analysis and evaluation of how an inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach to learning and teaching was introduced into the curriculum of a large and well-established social work programme at a UK university. A rationale for the initiative is provided, in particular the rejection of the term problem-based learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Teaching Methods, Inquiry
Students' Experiences in Problem-Based Learning: Three Blind Mice Episode or Educational Innovation?
Tan, Oon Seng – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2004
Problem-based learning architecture typically involves a shift in three loci of educational preoccupation, namely (1) content coverage to problem engagement; (2) role of lecturing to role of coaching; and (3) students as passive learners to that of active problem-solvers. The purpose of this paper is to examine the issues of students' experiences…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Problem Based Learning, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Pavey, Juliette; Garland, Stephen W. – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2004
Virtual Learning Environments provide a means by which students can interact with course material outside of contact time with lecturers; they also provide the potential to stimulate depth of learning by encouraging students to engage more fully with the topics and issues. A range of 'e-tivities' delivered through a Virtual Learning Environment…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Educational Environment, Computer Uses in Education
Chung, Jenny; Chow, Susanna – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2004
This study, adopting an action-learning approach, aimed to redesign an existing problem-based learning (PBL) subject curriculum to accommodate the learning potential and interests of students. Based on students' perceptions of learning and learning experiences with PBL, a Subject Planning Team (SPT) consisting of both students and teachers was…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Motivation, Problem Based Learning, Student Attitudes
