The power of problem-based learning : a practical "how to" for teaching undergraduate courses in any discipline / edited by Barbara J. Duch, Susan E. Groh, and Deborah E. Allen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Duch, Barbara J., 1944- editor.

Groh, Susan E., 1952- editor.

Allen, Deborah E., 1952- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Problem-based learning.

Problem solving--Study and teaching (Higher).

Problem solving.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Sterling, Virginia : Stylus, 2001.

Summary:

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 recognized internationally as a center 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 educationThis introduction for faculty, department chairs and faculty developers will assist them to successfully harness this powerful process to improve learning outcomes.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

1. Why Problem-Based Learning?

2. Faculty Mentoring Faculty

Appendix to Chapter 2

3. Make it So

4. Models for Problem-Based Instruction in Undergraduate Courses

5. Writing Problems for Deeper Understanding

Appendix to Chapter 5

6. Strategies for Using Groups

7. Getting Started in Problem-Based Learning

8. Undergraduate Group Facilitators to Meet the Challenges of Multiple Classroom Groups

9. Assessment Strategies in a Problem-Based Learning Course

Appendix to Chapter 9

10. Problem-Based Learning and the Three Cs of Technology

11. The Evolution of Problem-Based Learning in a Biotechnology Course

12. A PBL Course that Uses Research Articles as Problems

13. Integrating Active Learning and the Use of Technology in Legal Studies Courses

14. Problem-Based Learning in Large and Very Large Classes

15. Problem-Based Learning: Preparing Nurses for Practice

16. The Large and The Small of It

Appendix to Chapter 16

17. PBL, Politics, and Democracy

18. Using Problem-Based Learning in General Chemistry

Appendix to Chapter 18

19. A Skeptic's Look at PBL

20. PBL in Preservice Teacher Education

21. Introductory Physics

Appendix 1 to Chapter 21

Appendix 2 to Chapter 21

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781620360484

1620360489

OCLC:

945135745