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Golden, Paullett – International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2018
Scenario-based learning is an approach for student-centered learning used in the medical and legal fields, but is little used in liberal arts. In this study, I examine students' understanding and application of audience-centered writing techniques after a semester of formal scenario-based essays and problem-based activities. Comparing the grades…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Vignettes, Student Centered Learning, Writing (Composition)
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Miller, Keith E.; Hill, Craig; Miller, Antoinette R. – Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2016
The article describes a project that employs problem-based learning (PBL) to teach the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology as part of an undergraduate or graduate business course. It is scalable to a variety of course delivery and schedule formats, and uses data sets that can create distinct problem-solving scenarios for up to 16 student teams. It…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Quality Control, Measurement Techniques, Problem Based Learning
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Blackburn, Greg – E-Learning and Digital Media, 2015
The study investigates (1) the effectiveness of using eLearning-embedded stories and pictures in order to improve learning outcomes for students and (2) how universities can adopt innovative approaches to the creation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) resources and embed them in educational technology for teaching domain-specific content, such as…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, College Freshmen
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Clovis, Christopher J. – Science Education Review, 2005
In Ontario, the secondary school science curriculum advocates the use of laboratory activities to reinforce specific scientific concepts and promotes the development of skills in scientific investigation and communication. Students in biology courses are often expected to identify unknown substances using standard tests, but rarely are these tests…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Biology, Secondary School Science, Scientific Concepts