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The power of problem‐based learning in teaching introductory science courses
Author(s) -
Allen Deborah E.,
Duch Barbara J.,
Groh Susan E.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
new directions for teaching and learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.192
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1536-0768
pISSN - 0271-0633
DOI - 10.1002/tl.37219966808
Subject(s) - mathematics education , active learning (machine learning) , science education , teaching method , problem based learning , computer science , cooperative learning , learning sciences , experiential learning , psychology , artificial intelligence
In its use of complex, real‐world problems to introduce concepts and motivate learning in an active and cooperative learning environment, problem‐based learning provides a powerful alternative to the passive lecture tradition in introductory science courses in biology, physics, and chemistry.