Bringing Problem-Based Learning to Higher Education: Theory and Practice (New Directions for Teaching and Learning)

Problem-based learning has become a widespread teaching methodology in disciplines where students must learn to apply knowledge, not just acquire it. This volume describes the basics of the method, along with the variables that affect its success.

Contents:
Problem-based learning in medicine and beyond : a brief overview / Howard S. Barrows --
Connecting problem-based practices with educational theory / Wim H. Gijselaers --
Tutors and small groups in problem-based learning : lessons from literature / LuAnn Wilkerson --
Problem-based learning in business education : curriculum design and implementation issues / John E. Stinson, Richard G. Milter --
The power of problem-based learning in teaching introductory science courses / Deborah E. Allen, Barbara J. Duch, Susan E. Groh.
Problem-based learning in leadership education / Edwin M. Bridges, Philip Hallinger --
Twenty-up : problem-based learning with a large group / P.K. Rangachari --
Time expenditure, workload, and student satisfaction in problem-based learning / Arthur J. Kingsland --
An active approach to calculus / Stan Seltzer, Steve Hilbert, John Maceli, Eric Robinson, Diane Schwartz --
Problem-based learning for large classes in chemical engineering / Donald R. Woods --
Concluding comments / LuAnn Wilkerson, Wim H. Gijselaers.