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Scaffolding Clinical Problem Based Learning Within An Online Collaborative Environment, Lori Lockyer, John W. Patterson
Scaffolding Clinical Problem Based Learning Within An Online Collaborative Environment, Lori Lockyer, John W. Patterson
Faculty of Education - Papers (Archive)
With a specific focus on addressing the health care needs of regional, rural and remote communities, the new medical school at the University of Wollongong will open the doors to its first cohort of students in January 2007. Clinical placements will see students spend substantial periods of time in general practices located in these target communities – which may be as far as 1200km from campus. Problem based learning (PBL) is the underpinning educational strategy used to facilitate students’ integration of medical science knowledge and clinical competencies. Educational technology has made a significant impact on the quality of the resources …
Integrating Problem-Solving Strategies And Fieldwork Into An Authentic Online Learning Environment, Gwyn J. Brickell, Janice A. Herrington, Barry M. Harper
Integrating Problem-Solving Strategies And Fieldwork Into An Authentic Online Learning Environment, Gwyn J. Brickell, Janice A. Herrington, Barry M. Harper
Faculty of Education - Papers (Archive)
In this project, a technology-supported learning challenge has been developed to replace a conventional visitation program at Sydney Olympic Park. The educational approach taken is based on a general social constructivist model of learning, challenging learners with a problem based perspective directly linked to specific syllabus outcomes. Students engage in work on the web, in class, in the field and in technology ‘pods’ with an emphasis on student-centred tasks and field activities that will require them to explore data and information, construct and test hypotheses, and present conclusions and solutions in the form of artefacts. This paper describes the learning …
Connections, Conjectures And Problem Solving In Primary Mathematics: The Role Of Magic Squares, Mohan Chinnappan
Connections, Conjectures And Problem Solving In Primary Mathematics: The Role Of Magic Squares, Mohan Chinnappan
Faculty of Education - Papers (Archive)
Problem solving has been given focus in current reform statements and classroom practices of mathematics teaching and learning. Clearly, there is consensus on the value of engaging students in problem-based activities in which the learner will be driven to make more meaning from the apparent disparate concepts and procedures that are taught in the classroom. Research in the area of mathematical problem solving has identified numerous processes and knowledge components that support successful problem-solving attempts by young students. Among these, the need to model or represent a given problem appropriately has been the focus of debate in discussions about problem-solving …