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Guerra, Aida; Nørgaard, Bente; Du, Xiangyun – Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education, 2023
This study explored university teachers' professional learning when participating in a pedagogical development (PD) programme. The PD programme, entitled the Aalborg Certificate on Basics of PBL and Curriculum Change, had a workload of 150 hours and ran for four months, involving 23 teachers from Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Bogotá,…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Development, Problem Based Learning, Program Descriptions
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Gelot, Ludwig – Journal of Peace Education, 2019
Incomplete and insufficient university programmes in the field of Peace and Conflict Resolution have led to an important gap in knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) among peacebuilders and peacekeepers. In theory, experiential learning through problem-based learning (PBL) and simulations should be able to address this gap. This article explores…
Descriptors: Peace, Teaching Methods, Conflict Resolution, Experiential Learning
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Tonts, Matthew – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2011
Problem-based learning (PBL) is one of a suite of strategies based on the premise that placing students at the centre of the learning process ultimately improves skills, knowledge and understanding. To date, however, there remain relatively few reports on the application of PBL within geography curricula. This paper traces the evolution of a PBL…
Descriptors: Geography, Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Field Experience Programs
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Lattimer, Heather; Riordan, Robert – Middle School Journal (J3), 2011
Research suggests that Project-Based Learning (PBL) can be an effective way to engage and motivate middle level learners. Thoughtfully designed and implemented PBL can be more effective than traditional instruction for teaching concept mastery in core academic disciplines, supporting long-term knowledge retention, improving mastery of 21st century…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Middle Schools, Active Learning, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
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Lim, Cher Ping; Tay, Lee Yong; Hedberg, John – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2011
Two grade 5 classes (11-12-year-olds) were introduced through an inquiry-based pedagogy to scientific ideas and concepts within a 3D game-like multi-user virtual environment (MUVE). This article explores how a particular set of strategies and conditions might encourage and sustain the use of the MUVE, Quest Atlantis (QA), as a problem-based…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Problem Based Learning, Educational Innovation, Grade 5
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Ahern, A. A. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2010
This paper describes two case studies where problem-based learning (PBL) has been introduced to undergraduate civil engineering students in University College Dublin. PBL has recently been put in place in the penultimate and final year transport engineering classes in the civil engineering degree in University College Dublin. In this case study,…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Civil Engineering, Case Studies, Teaching Methods
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So, Wing-Mui Winnie; Kong, Siu-Cheung – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2007
This study aims to examine the design of approaches for inquiry learning with multimedia resources in primary classrooms. The study describes the development of a multimedia learning unit that helps learners understand the natural phenomenon of the movement of the Earth. An analysis of the use of the multimedia learning unit by a teacher in two…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Multimedia Materials, Intermode Differences, Activity Units
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DiLullo, Camille; Morris, Harry J.; Kriebel, Richard M. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2009
Understanding the relevance of basic science knowledge in the determination of patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment is critical to good medical practice. One method often used to direct students in the fundamental process of integrating basic science and clinical information is problem-based learning (PBL). The faculty facilitated small…
Descriptors: Medical Education, Medical Students, Group Discussion, Physical Examinations
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Mayer, Christine; Musser, Dale; Remidez, Herbert – Computers in the Schools, 2002
A Web-driven problem-based learning environment and instructional system was conceived and developed to study the marriage of the problem-based learning instructional method and Web technologies for instructional delivery of educational administration content material. The project described herein was undertaken to examine the efficacy of…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Educational Environment, Educational Technology, Educational Administration
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Reynolds, Frances – Studies in Higher Education, 1997
Outlines possible advantages and disadvantages of traditional approaches to undergraduate psychology instruction, outlines the rationale for problem-based learning (PBL), and describes a PBL program in occupational therapy at Brunel University College (England). Notes some classroom techniques for using PBL in undergraduate psychology, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Educational Strategies
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Butler, Susan McAleenan; Wiebe, Eric N. – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2003
This project used techniques from problem-based learning to aid students in developing a technology-based science lesson. In this case, the "problem" students were asked to solve, was that of combining curriculum knowledge and pedagogical skills to incorporate computer graphics animation technology within a science lesson and then teach the lesson…
Descriptors: Student Teachers, Computer Graphics, Problem Based Learning, Cooperating Teachers