Implementing a problem-based learning approach for teaching research methods in geography

Journal of Geography in Higher Education

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 203-221

  Spronken Smith, Rachel ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Geography; Group work; Problem based learning; Research methods

Indexed keywords

GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION; TEACHING;

EID: 22144488832     PISSN: 03098265     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03098260500130403     Document Type: Article

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