Issues in implementing a structured problem-based learning strategy in a volcano unit: A case study

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 655-676

  Lee, Hyunju ^a   Bae, Sungah ^a  

^a Ewha Womans University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Case study; Classroom implementation; Earth science; Problem based learning (PBL) strategy; Teachers' role; Volcano

Indexed keywords

EID: 55849126357     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-007-9067-x     Document Type: Article

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