Open AccessProblem-Based Learning at a Learning University: A View from the Field
Author(s) -
Sylvia Heuchemer,
Elena Martins,
Birgit Szczyrba
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the interdisciplinary journal of problem-based learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.954
H-Index - 14
ISSN - 1541-5015
DOI - 10.14434/ijpbl.v14i2.28791
Subject(s) - professionalization , field (mathematics) , mathematics education , problem based learning , computer science , diversity (politics) , engineering ethics , sociology , psychology , engineering , mathematics , social science , anthropology , pure mathematics
Innovative teaching concepts such as problem-based learning (PBL) can make a difference in an academic setting, particularly when dealing with diversity, and support the successful completion of students’ studies. Introducing new approaches to teaching requires the professionalization of the teaching staff and the development of new tools. As a view from the field, this contribution describes the steps taken at TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences to introduce PBL and discusses empirical and practical aspects of a university-wide implementation. It offers lessons learned from the practical application of PBL theories in a real-life setting.