Graduate Research Papers

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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

Problem-based learning; Adult learning;

Abstract

Problem-based learning (PBL) had a fantastic start in medical schools across the country. However, as it is used more frequently in adult education settings the student, instructor, and organization leaders face a certain number of challenges with this approach. The purpose of this literature review is to investigate these specific challenges with PBL and to provide a few potential strategies that can assist with overcoming these issues. A critical review of 26 purposely-selected peer reviewed journal articles and 6 additional digital resources, most of which were published in the past 10 years, were selected for analysis. Given the increase in popularity of PBL, identifying the challenges students, instructors, and organization leaders face when implementing this pedagogical method warrants further investigation.

Year of Submission

2014

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Department

Division of Instructional Technology

First Advisor

Sohyun Meacham

Second Advisor

Sohyun Meacham

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Date Original

2014

Object Description

1 PDF file (43 leaves)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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