The Power of Problem-based Learning
A Practical "how To" for Teaching Undergraduate Courses in Any Discipline
Problem-based learning is a powerful classroom process, which uses real world problems to motivate students to identify and apply research concepts and information, work collaboratively and communicate effectively. It is a strategy that promotes life-long habits of learning.
The University of Delaware is recognised internationally as a centre of excellence in the use and development of PBL. This book presents the cumulative knowledge and practical experience acquired over nearly a decade of integrating PBL in courses in a wide range of disciplines.
This ""how to"" book for college and university faculty. It focuses on the practical questions which anyone wishing to embark on PBL will want to know: ""Where do I start?""–""How do you find problems?""–""What do I need to know about managing groups?""–""How do you grade in a PBL course?""
The book opens by outlining how the PBL program was developed at the University of Delaware--covering such issues as faculty mentoring and institutional support--to offer a model for implementation for other institutions.
The authors then address the practical questions involved in course transformation and planning for effective problem-based instruction, including writing problems, using the Internet, strategies for using groups, the use of peer tutors and assessment. They conclude with case studies from a variety of disciplines, including biochemistry, pre-law, physics, nursing, chemistry, political science and teacher education
This introduction for faculty, department chairs and faculty developers will assist them to successfully harness this powerful process to improve learning outcomes.
- ISBN 13 : 9781579220372
- ISBN 10 : 1579220371
- Judul : The Power of Problem-based Learning
- Sub Judul : A Practical "how To" for Teaching Undergraduate Courses in Any Discipline
- Pengarang : Barbara J. Duch, Susan E. Groh, Deborah E. Allen, Susan E. Groh, Deborah E. Allen,
- Kategori : Education
- Penerbit : Stylus Publishing, LLC.
- Bahasa : en
- Tahun : 2001
- Halaman : 274
- Halaman : 274
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Ketersediaan :
Chapter Summary The author compares lecture and problem-based learning (
PBL) teaching methods in a course for junior-level dietetics majors. Students are
shown to achieve comparable test scores on a nationally administered exam.
Student evaluations of the course are different for PBL and lecture-based classes
. Introduction Dietetics, like many other professions, requires a certification
examination upon completion of the four-year undergraduate program and a six-
to nine- ...
