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Verkoeijen, Peter P. J. L.; Rikers, Remy M. J. P.; te Winkel, Wilco W. R.; van den Hurk, Marianne M. – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2006
An experiment was conducted in the context of a problem-based learning course to investigate the influence of a learning-goal-free problem scenario on the quality and quantity of individual study. In half of the tutorial groups, the problem scenario was constructed in such a way that it provided useful learning issues (goal-specified condition),…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Independent Study, Experiments
Mamede, Silvia; Schmidt, Henk G.; Norman, Geoffrey R. – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2006
This article aims at discussing the six papers included in this special issue on innovations in Problem-based learning (PBL). The papers address different aspects related to the implementation and the development of PBL. This discussion article highlights the relevance of the theme explored by each of the papers, the contributions emerging from…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Group Dynamics, Teaching Methods, Educational Innovation
Mantri, Archana; Dutt, Sunil; Gupta, J. P; Chitkara, Madhu – Advances in Engineering Education, 2009
Problem Based Learning (PBL) has proven to be a highly successful pedagogical model in many educational fields, although it is comparatively uncommon in technical education. It goes beyond the typical teaching methodology by promoting student interaction. This paper presents a PBL trial applied to an undergraduate Digital Electronics course in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Problem Based Learning, Electronics, Technical Education
Schrimpf, Michael; Hickman, Philip; Wedlock, Dave – ProQuest LLC, 2009
This study provides a quantitative approach to analyzing college students' levels of self-actualization. Specifically, it addresses the distinction between students from non-rural and rural hometowns relative to their level of self-actualization. Students from five public state schools, in one Midwestern state, were surveyed. Self-actualization…
Descriptors: State Schools, College Students, Problem Based Learning, Professional Development
Lord, E. Wayne; Swanson, Julie Dingle; Breard, Nan; Drain, Denise; Thomas, Kianga R.; Thomas, Steve; Dolph, Katie A.; Price, R. Douglas – Online Submission, 2009
On March 13, 2009, Dr. Joyce VanTassel-Baska, an eminent leader in gifted education, was presented with a Festschrift, a volume of articles submitted by colleagues as well as former and current graduate students to celebrate her life's work and influence on the field. This volume is a free supplement from The College of William and Mary's Center…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Graduate Students, Academically Gifted, Problem Based Learning
Brush, Thomas; Saye, John; Kale, Ugur; Hur, Jung Won; Kohlmeier, Jada; Yerasimou, Theano; Guo, Lijiang; Symonette, Simone – Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 2009
The Persistent Issues in History Laboratory for Virtual Field Experience (PIH-LVFE) combines a database of video cases of authentic classroom practices with multiple resources and tools to enable pre-service social studies teachers to virtually observe teachers implementing problem-based learning activities. In this paper, we present the results…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Problem Based Learning, Case Method (Teaching Technique), Preservice Teacher Education
Bunch, John M. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2009
Vocational education by its nature has a need for delivery methods that place a strong focus on the relationship between school and work and seeks to deliver instruction in a manner that bridges the two as seamlessly as possible. This paper presents a curriculum and constructivist-based instructional delivery approach, designed to emphasize a…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Teaching Methods, Postsecondary Education
Stark, Robin; Puhl, Thomas; Krause, Ulrike-Marie – Evaluation & Research in Education, 2009
Starting from difficulties that students of education display when they interpret empirical findings and generate scientific arguments, a problem-based e-learning environment was developed. Based on first evaluation data, an elaboration tool was integrated into the learning environment. The tool consisted of a modelling and an explanation part. In…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Persuasive Discourse, Seminars, Computer Assisted Instruction
Saye, John W.; Kohlmeier, Jada; Brush, Thomas; Mitchell, Linda; Farmer, Charles – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2009
This case study examined how mentoring experiences might encourage teachers to consider and adopt a problem-based historical inquiry (PBHI) framework for teaching. We mentored six teachers over 15 months as they planned and implemented PBHI teaching, reflected on their experiences, and then engaged in peer mentoring of other teachers. Data…
Descriptors: Mentors, Case Studies, Problem Based Learning, History Instruction
Xi-wen, Liu; Chun-ping, Ni; Rui, Yang; Xiu-chuan, Li; Cheng, Cheng – Online Submission, 2007
Chinese nursing education levels have developed fast over the past few years. Many nursing educators are devoted to the research of nursing teaching. How to cultivate nursing students, creative thinking is one of the principle researches and has received increasing attention. In the course of nursing teaching, we renewed the teaching design based…
Descriptors: Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Creative Thinking, Teaching Methods
Washor, Elliot; Mojkowski, Charles – Educational Leadership, 2007
Noting the current push for rigor in secondary school curriculums (the lead member of the "new three Rs" of rigor, relevance, and relationships), Washor and Mojkowksi take a closer look at the prevailing conception of rigor. They argue that a narrowly defining a rigorous curriculum as one with more advanced courses and more factual content…
Descriptors: School Restructuring, Advanced Courses, Secondary School Curriculum, Shift Studies
Dodd, Lorna – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2007
Research was conducted on the impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on the information seeking and literacy of veterinary students at University College Dublin. Data were collected using both quantitative and qualitative methods from students, academics and the librarian. Results showed that PBL has a significant impact on how students find and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Veterinary Medicine, Information Seeking
Savin-Baden, Maggi; Van Niekerk, Lana – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2007
This article offers an overview of the method of narrative inquiry and explores competing trends in the use of the approach. It not only examines the theories relating to the method but also offers practical guidance on using narrative inquiry, including an exploration of what might count as a narrative and ways of analysing narrative data. The…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Problem Based Learning, Personal Narratives, Inquiry
Beringer, Jason – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2007
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching technique that uses problem-solving as the basis for student learning. The technique is student-centred with teachers taking the role of a facilitator. Its general aims are to construct a knowledge base, develop problem-solving skills, teach effective collaboration and provide the skills necessary to be a…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Learning Strategies
Papinczak, Tracey; Young, Louise; Groves, Michele – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2007
Peer assessment provides a powerful avenue for students to receive feedback on their learning. Although student perceptions of peer assessment have been studied extensively in higher education, little qualitative research has been undertaken with medical students in problem-based learning (PBL) curricula. A qualitative study of students' attitudes…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Medical Students, Higher Education, Qualitative Research

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