The design of a web-based information technology student support system for higher education

Mentzelou, Paraskevi

doi:10.1109/icalt.2004.1357715

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“…Problem based learning courses have also been reported as having an increase in course enrolment and more positive feedback from faculty and employers (Pincus, 1995); reduced student drop out rates (Bridges & Hallinger, 1996); and a range of comments from students concerning the advantages of PBL after their learning experience (Bernstein, Tipping, Bercovitz, & Skinner, 1995). Mentzelou (2004) also articulates that 'problem based curricula do appear to provide a friendlier and more inviting educational climate'. More recently, Rideout et al (2002) carried out a comparison study between a conventional teaching program and a PBL course.…”

Section: Benefits Of Problem Based Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Problem based learning (PBL): A conundrum

Wells

Warelow

Jackson³

2009

Contemporary Nurse

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Problem Based Learning (PBL) using minimal guided instruction is used as an educational strategy across a broad variety of disciplines in the tertiary sector. This paper includes some of the strengths and weaknesses of PBL, both in general and in relation to the health care setting, encompassing some of its philosophical underpinnings and its methodological approach. In an effort to explore some of the benefits and problems with PBL in the work setting, this account will comprise a realistic rather than idealistic focus and will include a range of perspectives from both a facilitator and student standpoint. We suggest that PBL is a useful strategy across a comprehensive nursing degree programme (as the ideal) provided the learning programme is supported financially and that its ideal creed which supports a small group approach are adhered to. What we find is that reality is often different, with individual facilitators condensing their PBL programmes to incorporate a modified PBL approach with this personalized approach often taking strength away from the original conceptions of PBL. What we suggest here is that these circumstances constitute a conundrum.

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Section: Benefits Of Problem Based Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%