Overcoming problems in problem-based learning: A trial of strategies in an undergraduate unit

Innovations in Education and Teaching International

Volumn 45, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 345-354

  Vardi, Iris ^a   Ciccarelli, Marina ^a  

^a CURTIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Authentic learning; Problem based learning; Situated learning; Tertiary education; University education

Indexed keywords

EID: 54049145577     PISSN: 14703297     EISSN: 14703300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14703290802377190     Document Type: Article

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