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Zwaal, Wichard; Otting, Hans – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2012
A concept map is a graphical tool to activate and elaborate on prior knowledge, to support problem solving, promote conceptual thinking and understanding, and to organize and memorize knowledge. The aim of this study is to determine if the use of concept mapping (CM) in a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum enhances the PBL process. The paper…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Problem Based Learning, College Freshmen, Educational Objectives
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Strobel, Johannes; van Barneveld, Angela – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2009
Problem-based learning (PBL) has been utilized for over 40 years in a variety of different disciplines. Although extensively researched, there is heated debate about the effectiveness of PBL. Several meta-analyses were conducted that provided a synthesis of the effects of PBL in comparison to traditional forms of instruction. This study used a…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Conventional Instruction, Meta Analysis, Comparative Analysis