One-day, one-problem : an approach to problem-based learning / Glen O'Grady ... [and others], editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

O'Grady, Glen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Problem-based learning.

Problem solving--Study and teaching.

Problem solving.

Physical Description:

viii, 298 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Singapore ; New York : Springer, [2012]

Summary:

One-day, one-problem is a unique adaptation of problem-based learning (PBL) pioneered at Republic Polytechnic, Singapore. Here students are challenged each day with a problem from their domain and attain the necessary learning outcomes in the process of responding to the problem. Throughout the day students would engage in small group discussions, self-directed learning and conversations with their teacher who plays the role of a facilitator. This approach to learning and instruction represents a new brand of constructivist learning in a more structured learning environment compared to conventional PBL. Written by authors with first-hand experience in the One-day,one-problem PBL approach, the chapters are both research-informed and practical. Results of empirical studies into the factors of PBL such as quality of problems, tutor behaviours, scaffoldings, student learning and interest are discussed together with practical implications for the educator.

Contents:

Part 1. Introduction and overview. One-day, one-problem at Republic Polytechnic / Elaine H. J. Yew and Glen O'Grady

A brief history of problem-based learning / Henk G. Schmidt

Pedagogical philosophy underpinning one-day, one-problem / W. A. M. Alwis

Part 2. Student learning. The process of student learning in one-day, one-problem / Elaine H. J. Yew and Henk G. Schmidt

Problem-based learning and student motivation: the role of interest in learning and achievement / Jerome I. Rotgans and Henk G. Schmidt

The student perspective: how students manage their learning at Republic Polytechnic / Jeanette L. F. Choy and Lisa-Angelique Lim

Part 3. Problems and scaffolds. Characteristics of effective problems / Nachamma Sockalingam and Henk G. Schmidt

Scaffolding in problem-based learning / Serene S. Y. Choo

Part 4. Assessment. Holistic assessment and problem-based learning / Glen O'Grady and W. A. M. Alwis

Assessing student learning: daily self-assessment at Republic Polytechnic / Magdeleine D. N. Lew and Henk G. Schmidt

Part 5. Facilitators. Teachers as facilitators / Judith C. Williams

A staff education and development programme to support PBL / Karen P. L. Goh

Part 6. Conclusion. Summary and conclusions / Elaine H. J. Yew, Karen P. L. Goh and Glen O'Grady.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789814021746

9814021741

OCLC:

794622034