Problem-based learning: Lessons for administrators, educators and learners

International Journal of Educational Management

Volumn 19, Issue 7, 2005, Pages 541-551

  Yeo, Roland ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

Author keywords

Focus groups; Higher education; Lifelong learning; Problem based learning; Singapore

Indexed keywords

EID: 25844454069     PISSN: 0951354X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09513540510625581     Document Type: Article

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