A large, international study shows that problem-based learning is more effective than standard instruction in math and science, and a national survey confirms that students, parents and teachers all ...

This study samples first year undergraduates from two programmes at a Hong Kong University (N = 66). One programme uses an entirely problem-based approach to learning and teaching, whilst the other ...

In a systematically designed and controlled experiment conducted in a naturalistic instructional setting, we examined adult students' learning of two concepts. Two intact classes taught by the same ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a continuing series on the practical takeaways from research. Over the past year, students have had to learn a lot about a phenomenon that has dominated their lives: the ...

Let’s not forget that the working world largely does not function like an exam — so why should we  let a student's overall ...

First batch of Problem Base Learning (PBL) doctor trainees has successfully completed their programme at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University for Development Studies (SMHS-UDS) ...