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ERIC Number: EJ584726
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0093-3104
Adapting Problem-Based Learning to Social Studies Teacher Education.
Hughes, Andrew S.; Sears, Alan M.; Clarke, Gerald M.
Theory and Research in Social Education, v26 n4 p531-48 Fall 1998
Describes how Problem-Based Learning (PBL) was adapted for use in social studies teacher education. Reviews the background of PBL as used in professional faculties, and offers curricular justification for its use. Examines difficulties experienced in adapting PBL to teacher education, taking into account perspectives from prospective teachers and teacher educators. (DSK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Principles, Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Preservice Teacher Education, Problem Solving, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Problem Based Learning