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ERIC Number: EJ609980
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-7555
Preparing Problem Solvers for the 21st Century through Problem-based Learning.
Edens, Kellah M.
College Teaching, v48 n2 p55-60 Spr 2000
Discusses the problem-based learning (PBL) model, including underlying principles and the three phases of the cyclical process: (1) problem development; (2) initiation of PBL events, inquiry, and investigation; and (3) problem solution. A case study illustrates use of PBL in an educational psychology class. A table lists sample problems for various subjects. Reports on two meta-evaluations of PBL effectiveness. (DB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Teaching Models
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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