Management of change : : implementation of problem-based and project-based learning in engineering / / edited by Erik de Graaff and Anette Kolmos.

• TeilnehmendeR: Graaff, Erik de,; Kolmos, Anette,
• Place / Publishing House: Rotterdam, Netherlands ;, Taipei : : Sense Publishers,, [2007]; ©2007
• Year of Publication: 2007
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource
• Notes: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Project-Based Learning are teaching methods based on principles of student-centred learning, which target an interdisciplinary engineering curriculum. The transition from strictly traditional approaches in engineering education represents significant opportunities for change. Currently many engineering institutions in different countries all over the world exploit these opportunities for change as they move from the traditional paradigm towards the techno-science paradigm by implementing project-organised and PBL models. This book addresses the need for more structured information on the implementation process, in particular in existing engineering schools and it aims to put together on overview of examples of the introduction of PBL formats in Engineering. Concrete case histories serve as a basis for inspiration for further development but also deeper insight in the understanding of implementing change.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / Erik de Graaff and Anette Kolmos -- History of Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning / Erik de Graaff and Anette Kolmos -- Challenging Models and Perspectives of Problem-Based Learning / Maggi Savin-Baden -- Process of Changing to Pbl / Anette Kolmos and Erik de Graaff -- Achieving Cost-effective Problem-Based Learning / Rob Cowdroy , Arthur Kingsland and Anthony Williams -- Changing to Project-Based Learning / Isabel Alarcão -- Managing the Change from Traditional Teaching to Problem-Based Learning in Physics Education / Brian Bowe -- Project- and Problem-Based Learning in the Engineering Curriculum at the University of Louvain / Mariane Frenay , Benoît Galand , Elie Milgrom and Benoît Raucent -- Problem- and Project-Based Learning in Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke / Denis Bédard , Roland Louis , Marilou Bélisle and Rolland Viau -- Problem Solving or Problem Finding? / Caroline Baillie -- Solving Physics Problems in a Pbl Environment for the First Time / Josée Bouchard and Alenoush Saroyan -- The Creation of a Team-Based PBL Course for First-Year Students / James L. Mason and James D. McCowan -- Project-Based Learning in Engineering: The Águeda Experience / José Manuel Nunes de Oliveira -- Helping Students Gain the most from their PBL Experience / Donald R. Woods -- World-Class Professionals Practice / Kevin Freiert and Sheella Mierson -- Notes on Contributors / Erik de Graaff and Anette Kolmos.