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Jervis, Les; Morris, Paul – Biochemical Education, 1996
Describes a problem-based learning approach to teaching environmental biology designed to complement the lecture program and build on practical and teamwork skills developed in earlier coursework. The program guides students through the processes of design, testing, validation, and modification of experimental protocols, and reinforces students'…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Case Studies, Environment

Taylor, Joseph A.; Lunetta, Vincent N.; Dana, Thomas M.; Tasar, Mehmet F. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Describes an engineering course for education and other nonscience majors. In this course, students integrate basic principles of applied physical science and engineering to solve authentic design problems. Discusses the nature of the interactive and problem-based instructional format and its effects on developing students' scientific inquiry…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Higher Education

Chapman, David W. – Journal of General Education, 2002
Describes the problem-based learning (PBL) format adopted by the communications program at Samford University in Alabama. Consists of two semester classes, the first being an introduction to speaking and writing, and the second emphasizing research and argumentation. States that the PBL approach to the course connects service learning to writing…
Descriptors: Communications, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking

Jones, Elizabeth A. – Journal of General Education, 2002
Argues that it is critical to assess the extent of students' cumulative learning in problem-based learning (PBL) undergraduate education. Discusses five myths about this assessment process, including (1) there are no instruments that assess skills, attitudes, and knowledge associated with PBL; and (2) we can only assess what students learn within…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Group Activities

Miller, Leslie; Mayes, Janice; Smith, Donna – Science Scope, 2001
Describes the development and use of a web site designed to engage middle school students in problem-based learning while addressing science education standards related to cell biology, technology, social aspects of science, and the nature and history of science. Students learn about naturally occurring opiates as they solve a mystery and conduct…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cytology, Internet, Middle Schools

Oliver, Ron; McLoughlin, Catherine – Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 2001
Reports on a project that explored the incidental learning achieved through the implementation of a Web-based learning setting in an Australian university. Highlights include developing generic skills and competencies; online problem-based learning; learning activities; self management; management of others; and management of information.…
Descriptors: Competence, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Incidental Learning

Wilkerson, LuAnn; Feletti, Grahame – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1989
Problem-based learning is an approach that can be used to increase student participation while promoting the development of skills for lifelong learning. In solving problems learners acquire two types of knowledge--knowledge of concepts, principles and facts; and procedures for how to use them. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Instruction, Department Heads, Educational Improvement

Kleinfeld, Judith; Noordhoff, Karen – Peabody Journal of Education, 1988
This article describes the Teachers for Alaska program, University of Alaska. This fifth-year certification program is a response to the teacher education reform movement and is designed to prepare high quality secondary teachers. The program emphasizes preparation of teachers for small high schools in remote Eskimo and Indian villages. (IAH)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Environment, Extended Teacher Education Programs, Higher Education
Maltby, Florence – Gifted Education International, 1993
This article describes "Thinking Actively in a Social Context," a multiphase model to assist in the development of problem-solving courses based on student needs and experiences. An example of such an interdisciplinary course (simulating a new settlement on another planet) for high ability children in grades five, six, and seven is detailed. (DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Gifted, Group Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach

Nathanson, Stephen – Journal of Legal Education, 1994
A law professor explains how he came to view legal problem solving as the driving concept in law school curriculum design and draws on personal experience and a survey of students concerning teaching methods in a commercial law course. He outlines six curriculum design principles for teaching legal problem solving. (MSE)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Legal Education (Professions)

Norman, Geoffrey R.; Schmidt, Henk G. – Academic Medicine, 1992
Review of experimental evidence concerning the effectiveness of problem-based learning suggests that the approach may not improve content-free problem solving; may initially reduce learning levels but fosters long-term retention; may enhance transfer of concepts and integration of concepts into clinical problems; enhances intrinsic interest of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, Educational Research, Higher Education

Cheren, Mark – Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 1990
In response to HE 528 462, the author suggests the use of student-generated learning issues in problem-based medical education should place more emphasis on mechanisms in the generation of learning issues, the ramifications of various degrees of student input into the identification of issues, and the role of teacher-learner negotiations in the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Learner Controlled Instruction

Ferrier, Barbara M. – Journal of Dental Education, 1990
Although it is not clear how important undergraduate professional education is in final practice behavior of the health professional, it is probable that graduates of problem-based curricula will be more effective continuing learners and therefore better practitioners because of a more positive feeling about learning and acquisition of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Dental Schools, Dentists, Educational Strategies

Bridgham, Robert; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1991
A study investigated differences in National Board of Medical Examiners Part I scores for students at the College of Human Medicine (Michigan) in two preclinical medicine curricula, one problem based and one traditional, during four distinct periods. Results illustrate the difficulty of comparing the curricula, given revisions over time. (MSE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational History, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness

Peterson, Michael – Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 1996
A study explored the impact of structured team problem solving (STEPS) on 15 cognitive and social skills and examined learning outcomes among 26 undergraduates in a health science course. Results suggest STEPS can enhance problem-based learning (PBL) by improving task completion and group processes and may enable implementation of PBL in larger…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, Higher Education