Invigorating Problem-based Learning (PBL) with Social and Cultural Considerations in Its Design and Research

• In Event: Invigorating Problem-based Learning (PBL) with Social and Cultural Considerations in Its Design and Research

Short Description

Deeply rooted in socio-cultural constructivism, Problem-based Learning (PBL) recognizes the critical role of social-cultural contexts in shaping the wholeness of students’ knowledge and competence for their professions. This panel gathers experts in the PBL field to discuss the theoretical social-cultural foundations for PBL practices, the effects on the social-cultural learning outcomes, as well as the critical considerations in PBL research and PBL course and curriculum design.

Authors

• Presenter: Woei Hung, University of North Dakota

• Presenter: Nada Dabbagh, George Mason University

• Presenter: Xun Ge, University of Oklahoma

• Presenter: Krista Glazewski, Indiana University

• Presenter: Michael M Grant, University of South Carolina

• Presenter: Mahnaz Moallem, Towson University