Foundations Of Problem-Based Learning
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2004
214 pages
978-0-335-23271-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book describes the theoretical foundations of problem-based learning and is a practical source for staff wanting to implement it. The book is designed as a text that not only explores the foundations of problem-based learning but also answers many of the frequently-asked questions about its use. It has also been designed to develops the reader's understanding beyond implementation, including issues such as academic development, cultural, diversity, assessment, evaluation and curricular models of problem-based learning.
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Maggi Savin Baden | Claire Howell Major
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Content
- Front cover
- Halftitle
- Current titles
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Prologue
- Part I Conceptual frames
- Chapter 1 Delineating core concepts of problem-based learning
- Chapter 2 A brief history of problem-based learning
- Chapter 3 Problem-based learning and theoriesof learning
- Chapter 4 Curricula models
- Chapter 5 Cultural contexts of academe
- Part II Recurring themes
- Chapter 6 What is a problem?
- Chapter 7 Learning in teams
- Chapter 8 The role of students
- Chapter 9 The role of tutors
- Chapter 10 Staff support and development
- Chapter 11 Assessing problem-based learning
- Part III Broadening horizons
- Chapter 12 Embracing culture and diversity
- Chapter 13 Programme evaluation
- Chapter 14 Sustaining problem-basedlearning curricula
- Epilogue: future imperative?
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index
- Back cover
