Problem-Based Learning Faculty Institute

Problem-Based Learning Faculty Institute: Bibliography

Readings on PBL

Allen, D. E., Duch, B., J., & Groh, S. E. (1996) The power of problem-based learning in teaching introductory science courses. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 68, 43-52.

Armstrong, E. (1991). A hybrid model of problem-based learning. In D. Boud & G. Geletti (Eds.), The challenge of problem based learning. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 137-149.

Barrows, H. S. (1986). A taxonomy of problem-based learning methods. Medical Education, 20, 481-486.

Barrows, H. S. (1996). Problem-based learning in medicine and beyond: A brief overview. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 68, 3-11.

Duch, B. (1996). Problems: A key factor in PBL. About Teaching: University of Delaware PBL Newsletter, Spring 1996.

Gijselaers, W. H. (1995). Perspectives on problem-based learning. In W. Gijelaers, D. Tempelaar, P. Keizer, J. Blommaert, E. Bernard, & H. Kasper (Eds.), Educational innovation in economics and business administration: The case of problem-based learning. Boston, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp. 39-52.

Greene, S. (1994). Students as authors in the study of history. In G. Leinhardt, I. Beck, & C. Stainton (Eds.), Teaching and learning in history. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum, pp. 137-170.

Heycox, K. & Bolzan, N. (1991). Applying problem-based learning in first-year social work. In D. Boud & G. Geletti (Eds.), The challenge of problem based learning. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 186-193.

Keizer, P. K. (1995). PBL, ideology or practical solution? In W. Gijelaers, et. al. (Eds.), Educational innovation in economics and business administration: The case of problem-based learning. Boston, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp.53-61.

Margetson, D. (1991). Why is problem-based learning a challenge? In D. Boud & G. Geletti (Eds.), The challenge of problem based learning. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 42-50.

Seltzer, S., Hilbert, S., Maceli, J., Robinson, E., & Schwartz, D. (1996). An active approach to Calculus. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 68, 83-90.

van Vilsteren, P. (1995). Case methodology to teach problem-solving skills. In W. Gijelaers, et. al. (Eds.), Educational innovation in economics and business administration: The case of problem-based learning. Boston, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, pp.305-315.

White, H. B. (1996). Dan tries problem-based learning: A case study. In L. Richlin (Ed.), To Improve the Academy, 15, 75-91.

Williams, B. & Duch, B. (1996). Cooperative problem-based learning in an undergraduate physics classroom. In A. McNeal & C. D'Avanzo, (Eds.), Student-active science: Models of innovation in college science teaching. Fort Worth, TX: Saunders College Publishing, pp. 453-470.

Woods, D. (1996). Problem-based learning for large classes in chemical engineering. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 68, 91-99.

Readings on Pedagogy

Barr, R. & Tagg, J. (1995). From teaching to learning: A new paradigm for undergraduate education. Change, November/December, 13-25.

Dunlap, J. & Grabinger, R. (1996) Rich environments for active learning in the higher education classroom. In B. G. Wilson (Ed.), Constructivist learning environments. Engelwood, NJ: Educational Technology Publications, pp. 65-82.

Gijselaers, W. H. (1996). Connecting problem-based practices with educational theory. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 68, 13-21.

Savery, J. R. & Duffy, T. M. (1996). Problem based learning: An instructional model and its constructivist framework. In B. G. Wilson (Ed.), Constructivist learning environments. Engelwood, NJ: Educational Technology Publications, pp. 135-148.

Sutherland, T. (1996). Emerging issues in the discussion of active learning. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 67, 83-95.

Readings on Alternative Assessment

Reeves, T. & Okey, J. (1996). Alternative assessment for constructivist learning environments. In B. G. Wilson (Ed.), Constructivist learning environments. Engelwood, NJ: Educational Technology Publications, pp. 191-202.

Swanson, D., Case, S., & van der Vlueten, C. (1991). Strategies for student assessment. In D. Boud & G. Geletti (Eds.), The challenge of problem based learning. New York: St. Martin's Press, pp. 260-273.

Readings on Collaborative Learning

     Bruffee, K. A. (1999). Collaborative learning: Higher education, interdependence, and the authority of knowledge. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.
         Chapter 1: Collaborative learning: What it is and what it's about.
         Chapter 3: Writing and collaboration
         Chapter 6: Peer tutoring and institutional change

Wilkerson, L. (1996). Tutors and small groups in problem-based learning: Lessons from the literature. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 68, 23-32.