Foundations of Problem-based Learning

Maggi Savin-Baden is Principal Lecturer at Coventry University and began using problem-based learning in 1986. She has researched and consulted widely on problem-based learning and her most recent research explored conceptions and experiences of facilitation. Her current interests are in problem and curriculum design. Claire Howell Major is an Associate Professor of Higher Education programme at The University of Alabama where she teaches courses in university teaching, academic cultures, and academic programs. Her research focuses on issues related to university teaching, problem-based and collaborative learning, and faculty knowledge.