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Peer reviewedStanley, Sonya S. – Journal of General Education, 2002
Describes the ways in which a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to teaching precalculus can prepare students for calculus by helping students develop a conceptual understanding rather than learning through symbol manipulation and memorization. Discusses the exponential, trigonometric, polynomial, and rational function modules employed. (NB)
Descriptors: Calculus, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedFournier, Eric J. – Journal of General Education, 2002
Argues that the discipline of geography needs to be transformed from a declarative enterprise based on facts to a problem-based enterprise, particularly in light of the shrinking world community. Describes the ways in which a geography instructor addressed the problem-based learning struggle between process and content. (Contains 23 references.)…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Geography
Peer reviewedKeller, George E., III – Journal of General Education, 2002
Argues that problem-based learning (PBL) shows students that the best scientists are not those who memorize facts, but rather those who apply facts in a creative manner. Explains that the author, who incorporated group learning into a general education science course, found that PBL led to increased class attendance and participation. (Contains…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, General Science
Peer reviewedJones, Elizabeth A. – Journal of General Education, 2002
Argues that it is critical to assess the extent of students' cumulative learning in problem-based learning (PBL) undergraduate education. Discusses five myths about this assessment process, including (1) there are no instruments that assess skills, attitudes, and knowledge associated with PBL; and (2) we can only assess what students learn within…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Group Activities
Peer reviewedHenschen, Beth M.; Sidlow, Edward I. – Journal of General Education, 1983
Describes a competition involving political science honors students in which teams from Miami and Purdue universities prepared and delivered papers taking opposing positions on contemporary topics. Reviews the benefits of the project for students and their teachers and suggests ways similar benefits can be achieved using a student cluster approach…
Descriptors: Competition, Extracurricular Activities, Group Activities, High Achievement
Peer reviewedMajor, Claire H. – Journal of General Education, 2002
Argues that most curriculum changes within colleges and universities have been implemented on a short-term, piecemeal basis. Suggests that research examine how curricular change can be accomplished over time and across programs, as well as what cultural considerations affect the effort. Details problem-based learning changes instituted at Samford…
Descriptors: Change Agents, College Faculty, Community Colleges, Cooperative Learning
