ERIC Number: EJ1164194
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Feb
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Problem-Based Learning Approaches in Meteorology
Charlton-Perez, Andrew James
Journal of Geoscience Education, v61 n1 p12-19 Feb 2013
Problem-Based Learning, despite recent controversies about its effectiveness, is used extensively as a teaching method throughout higher education. In meteorology, there has been little attempt to incorporate Problem-Based Learning techniques into the curriculum. Motivated by a desire to enhance the reflective engagement of students within a current field course module, this project describes the implementation of two test Problem-Based Learning activities and testing and improvement using several different and complementary means of evaluation. By the end of a 2-year program of design, implementation, testing, and reflection and re-evaluation, two robust, engaging activities have been developed that provide an enhanced and diverse learning environment in the field course. The results suggest that Problem-Based Learning techniques would be a useful addition to the meteorology curriculum and suggestions for courses and activities that may benefit from this approach are included in the conclusions.
Descriptors: Meteorology, Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Modules, Curriculum Implementation, Feedback (Response), Peer Evaluation, Questionnaires, Student Satisfaction, College Students, Foreign Countries, Interviews, Evaluation Methods
National Association of Geoscience Teachers. Carleton College W-SERC, One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057. Tel: 540-568-6675; Fax: 540-568-8058; e-mail: jge@jmu.edu; Website: http://nagt-jge.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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