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Developing A Problem-based Learning Module Practical Group Work Session

Developing A Problem-based Learning Module Practical Group Work Session. Rob Boast, Staffordshire University Rosemary Tomkinson, University of Manchester. The Brief – the V-C again . . .

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Developing A Problem-based Learning Module Practical Group Work Session

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  1. Developing A Problem-based Learning ModulePractical Group Work Session Rob Boast, Staffordshire University Rosemary Tomkinson, University of Manchester

  2. The Brief – the V-C again . . . • Your vice-chancellor, after reviewing the Green League tables, has determined that one, of a number of responses that they would like to see implemented, is for all academic departments to incorporate a sustainability themed module into one ‘champion’ on-campus degree programme. • The v-c sees this module as being essentially a problem-based, student-centred module with students working in small teams developing a whole raft of graduate attributes / transferable skills along the way.

  3. The Brief Continued . . . • Your v-c understands that ‘one-size-does-NOT-fit-all’ and so there are a number of design scenarios . . . but they ideally use technology supported learning. • Your team has volunteered / been encouraged to be a pbl-sustainability / skills champion! • Choose one of the scenarios (next slide) and a key setof a workable 12 week module meeting the key design criteria (see later). • Your v-c requires a 5 min ‘pitch’ of your champion module. • 30 mins – go, good luck!

  4. The Scenarios . . . • Scenario 1: The NEW elective module at first year UG level, tailored across Science and Arts subjects with @120 students. • Scenario 2: The NEW elective module offered across the University, at both first and second year (co-taught), likely to attract 40-60 enthusiastic multidisciplinary students. • Scenario 3: The NEW module is a core module at Masters, tailored specifically for your post-graduate ‘sustainable development’ award (your choice of specific theme) of 90 international students.

  5. The Design Criteria . . . • What would be the key ‘problem’ theme of the module? • What are the key needs / skills / attributes would the module try to develop? • What would be the key delivery challenges? • How might you ensure successful group working? • How might you use technology to support the learning? • What might be an appropriate assessment package for the module? Outline any key challenges / obstacles

  6. The Feedback . . . • Opportunities • Challenges

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