Teaching in higher education

Implementation of WBL, PrBL and PBL in HE (by problem-based learning approach)

3h 15min

Applying Apply different pedagogical approaches (e.g. FC, WBP, PBL, IBL) in HE context (30%)
Creating Design a course based using selected learning design concept and tool (20%)
PrBL, PBL, WBL
Acquisition
1 Preparation activity
Students (trainees HE teachers) were given short descriptions (one-pager exemplars) about Problem-based Learnig (PrBL), Project-based Learning (PBL) and Work-based Learning (WBL) to take a look.

30 min
Discussion
2 Problem-based collaborative work
In class, students are divided in several groups and all of the groups have the same problem to investigate and solve. The learning outcomes of the HE course on project management are given and students need to discuss and argue which strategy (PrBL, PBL, WBL) is the most appropriate to use as a basis for the course learning design.

45 min
Discussion
3 Plenary presentation of results
The groups present their results and argue their choices, stressing benefits and challenges. Peers asked questions. Peers and a teacher give feedback.

30 min
Investigation
4 Theory: Similarities and differences of strategies
Students need to investigate after class are similarities and differences of the strategies (PrBL, PBL, and WBL) and what the learning design can support them.

1h 30min