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Learning Materials in a Problem Based Course * Guides for Lecturers * UK Centre for Mat... - 0 views

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    rials in a Problem Based Course * Database of Resources * Important Themes * Guides for Lecturers * Events and Workshops * Teaching Development Projects * Materials Awareness Projects * About the Centre * Contact Us * News * Features * Articles and Publications * Cymraeg * Search * Home by James Busfield and Ton Peijs Why This Guide? In 2000 the Department of Materials at Queen Mary University of London introduced Problem Based Learning (PBL) into their first year undergraduate program - being the first Materials Department in the UK to do so. A year later PBL was further expanded into their second year undergraduate program. To make space in the curriculum, the teaching load was reduced by 20% and most of the traditional practical classes were removed. Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a concept used to enhance multidisciplinary skills using planned problem scenarios. It is an active way of learning that teaches students problem solving skills, while at the same time allowing them to acquire basic knowledge. PBL was first introduced in the late 1960s at McMaster University in North America, and has since spread around the world mainly in medical education. The principal aims of implementing PBL are: * To integrate knowledge and skills from a range of multidisciplinary modules * To acquire knowledge through self-study * To teach students how to work in groups and manage group projects * To improve and develop transferable skills of students * To develop problem solving skills of students * To encourage self-motivation, curiosity and thinking * And finally, to make learning fun! A PBL Guide This guide is based on what Queen Mary University of London does and its context. It can be used as a guide to developing a PBL system that works in your context. At Queen Mary University of London, for first year students, the PBL program consists of 6 case studies (3 per semester) and s
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Project Based Learning Lessons, Templates, PBL Websites for Teachers| LearningReviews.c... - 2 views

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    Project-based Learning Lessons and Ideas K-12
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Glean Learning Tools - Digital Skills and Information Literacy Tools and Lessons - 3 views

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    "free science, math and information literacy teaching tools produced by Public Learning Media, Inc.,"
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Seven Free Jazz Resources and Websites for Educators | Edutopia - 0 views

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    7 sites for learning about Jazz
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Visible Thinking - 2 views

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    "integrating the development of students' thinking with content learning across subject matters."
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Next Vista for Learning - 3 views

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    video content that is searchable
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Learning Registry Browser - 2 views

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    a new type of search engine
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How to Teach Math as a Social Activity | Edutopia - 2 views

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    how one teacher establishes a classroom culture of learning
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NBC Learn - 1 views

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    upper elem through hs "science of football" and much more
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AAMP - Butterfly Effect - 4 views

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    seeking to guide teachers toward powerful Common Core State Standard teaching resources. Also, this site is a place for curious teachers who want to expand on their teaching repertoires, and choose to explore this website to learn at least one new idea they can implement to enhance their teaching.
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Chalkup Social Learning Platform, Simple Learning Management. Student Engagement App fo... - 2 views

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    integrates Google docs with LMS
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STEPs - Project-Based Learning - 0 views

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    A bunch of examples of project-based learning in video format.  Easy to watch!
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Cooperative Learning | Module Resources | eMINTS - 0 views

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    From the eMINTS National Center
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otus - 2 views

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    free learning management system
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Curriculum - Learning Bird - 32 views

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    Grades 6-12 Curriculum lessons Very visual
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