Implementing project work in biology through problem-based learning

Journal of Biological Education

Volumn 38, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 69-75

  Chin, Christine ^a   Chia, Li Gek ^b,c  

^a NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (Singapore)

^b Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' SS   (Singapore)

^c MINISTRY OF EDUCATION   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Nutrition; Problem based learning; Project work; Secondary level; Students' reactions

Indexed keywords

EID: 1642547053     PISSN: 00219266     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00219266.2004.9655904     Document Type: Review

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