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Abstract
This article presents the main findings of an applied research project, which studied student experiences of the challenges and opportunities of Problem Based Learning (PBL) in two master programmes (MPs) at Aalborg University (AAU) characterised by diverse student groups, who bring different educational backgrounds, skills and experiences to the table. Research shows that PBL holds a potential for integrating and promoting learning outcomes for diverse student population, but also that heterogeneity can have negative influence on group dynamics and collaboration central in PBL, but how students experience this is under-researched. The investigation shows that diversity in terms of age differences and varieties in educational backgrounds are experienced both as challenges in teaching situations, but also as an opportunity to increase student
learning over time. The study concludes with recommendations for practical alterations of the introduction to and conditions for the PBL model.
learning over time. The study concludes with recommendations for practical alterations of the introduction to and conditions for the PBL model.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 71-90 |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISSN | 2246-0918 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Problembased Learning
- master programme
- social work
- learning activities
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Dive into the research topics of 'PBL and mixed-background groups on Master’s programmes'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Projects
- 1 Finished
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PBL på kandidatuddannelser med bredt optag af forskellige typer studerende
01/12/2015 → 30/06/2016
Project: Research
Activities
- 1 Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Workshop: PBL as a unifying pedagogical model
Mie Engen (Lecturer), Julie Borup Jensen (Lecturer), Ole Ravn (Lecturer), Rune Hagel Skaarup Jensen (Lecturer) & Mia Arp Fallov (Lecturer)
4 May 2017Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Research output
- 1 Report
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PBL og de sammensatte hold på kandidatuddannelser: ”When the going gets tough, PBL gets going!”
Engen, M., Fallov, M. A., Jensen, R. H. S., Jensen, J. B. & Ravn, O., 1 Jan 2017, Aalborg Universitet: Institut for Sociologi og Socialt Arbejde, Aalborg Universitet. 36 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Research
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