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School of Education - Using problem based learning to develop on-line resources for use in the professional development of specialist teachers of the visually impaired

CLAD, LDU (2011) School of Education - Using problem based learning to develop on-line resources for use in the professional development of specialist teachers of the visually impaired. Project Report. University of Birmingham, Birmingham. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The focus of this study was the design, development and evaluation of online problem-based learning resources for use with postgraduate teachers studying through distance education at the University of Birmingham. Following their participation in online problem-based learning within two modules of a restructured programme, feedback from the students was collected and analysed.

The findings suggest that ‘traditional’ campus based learning and teaching approaches such as problem-based learning (PBL) can be adapted for use in professional training courses offered through distance learning. They also provide evidence that an appropriate induction programme, together with clear guidance on time management, as well as adequate tutor and technical support are important to enable students to overcome potential barriers to online learning and participation.

The broader implications of the findings for embedding e-learning within PBL for similar profiles of students are explored in a Final Project Report with recommendations made for future practice.

Type of Work:Monograph (Project Report)
School/Faculty:Schools (1998 to 2008) > School of Education
Department:School of Education
Additional Information:

The original papers that comprise this project are stored at Centre for Learning and Academic Development (CLAD), University of Birmingham. Please contact CLAD using the email address cladprojects@contacts.bham.ac.uk for any further information.

Date:March 2011
Series/Collection Name:Education Enhancement Projects
Keywords:problem-based learning, PBL, problem based, online resources , professional development, specialist teachers, visually impaired Learner enhancement project, LEAP, leap, LeAP, on-line problem-based learning resources, online, problem, e-learning
Subjects:L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Funders:LDU LEaP
Copyright Status:This project report is copyright of the author and the University of Birmingham. Any use made of information contained in this project must be acknowledged. Further distribution or reproduction in any format is prohibited without the permission of the copyright holder.
Copyright Holders:University of Birmingham
ID Code:1561

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