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Problem-Based Learning: Enhancing Students' Authentic Learning

Problem-Based Learning: Enhancing Students' Authentic Learning

Ernest Ampadu, Emmanuel Adjei-Boateng
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 14
ISBN13: 9781522539490|ISBN10: 1522539492|EISBN13: 9781522539506
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3949-0.ch015
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Ampadu, Ernest, and Emmanuel Adjei-Boateng. "Problem-Based Learning: Enhancing Students' Authentic Learning." Handbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning, edited by Jared Keengwe, IGI Global, 2018, pp. 280-293. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3949-0.ch015

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Ampadu, E. & Adjei-Boateng, E. (2018). Problem-Based Learning: Enhancing Students' Authentic Learning. In J. Keengwe (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning (pp. 280-293). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3949-0.ch015

Chicago

Ampadu, Ernest, and Emmanuel Adjei-Boateng. "Problem-Based Learning: Enhancing Students' Authentic Learning." In Handbook of Research on Mobile Technology, Constructivism, and Meaningful Learning, edited by Jared Keengwe, 280-293. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3949-0.ch015

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Abstract

Students learning and understanding is enhanced if the teaching and learning process is authentic. Authentic learning process leads to understanding and meaningful application of concepts learned. One way by which teachers can to provide authentic learning environment is through Problem-Based Learning (PBL). PBL offers opportunity for students to learn about something that is real and beneficial. Teacher education programs, pre-service or in-service, should help teachers to understand how to use PBL to provide students with authentic learning environments. The chapter aims at supporting teachers' understanding and application of PBL so that they can provide students with meaningful learning experiences. Specifically, this chapter is intended to assist teachers have a better understanding of PBL as a strategic approach to meaningful teaching and learning as well as identify effective ways to incorporate this approach into their pedagogical practices.

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