Abstract
It is often assumed that problem-based learning is an effective approach for fostering the development and/or improvement of students’ critical thinking. To shed light on the connection between problem-based learning and critical thinking, this scoping review maps out how the notion of critical thinking is conceptualized in relation to problem-based learning in the literature about problem-based learning in the context of higher education. Eight academic databases were searched and a total of 66 peer-reviewed articles were identified as eligible for review. Our findings indicate that there is a plurality of positions regarding the meaning of critical thinking and the concept’s relation to problem-based learning. What is more, more often than not, no explicit explanation for why this connection is thought to exist is presented.
Original language | English |
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Journal | The Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-21 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISSN | 1541-5015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- Critical thinking
- Higher education
- Problem-based learning
- Scoping review