Oon-Seng Tan is a Professor of Psychological Studies at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Prof Tan has published extensively in areas pertaining to cognition, curriculum development, teaching and learning. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Educational Research for Policy & Practice. He was President of the Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association (APERA) and President of the Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS). Prof Tan was also Vice-President (Asia & Pacific Rim) of the International Association for Cognitive Education and Psychology.
Publisher
Gale Asia
Volume
Copyright
2009
ISBN13
9789814253550
Release
Format
eBook
Grade Level
College Freshman - College Senior
DDC
TBD
Overview
Many institutions worldwide have embarked on using problem-based learning (PBL) for educational reform and curricular innovation. This book captures the art and science of PBL from the perspectives of pedagogy, psychology and technology. The collection in this book provides international perspectives on how PBL practices can enhance thinking. The discussions are structured along three themes. The first is the psychology of cognition, metacognition, and self-regulated learning. The second is the idea of making thinking and mind visible through dialogue and inquiry. The third theme is the use of technology, which is not only a tool but also an important catalyst to enhance problem-based thinking. The contributions come from an international pool of highly experienced and qualified PBL practitioners who are themselves champions and pioneers of PBL projects in their own institutions.
Key features include:
Foreword by Professor George Watson, Unidel Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Delaware
A first comprehensive edition that focuses on enhancing thinking through PBL
An innovative edition that captures key aspects of pedagogy, psychology and technology for effective PBL practices
An international edition that draws on contributions from well-known expertise in USA, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore
Chapters which provide a balance of research-based and practice-based information for innovating PBL curricula
A collection which provides an excellent affirmation of key ideas and principles of PBL across a spectrum of contexts
Foreword by Professor George Watson.
Preface.
List of Contributors.
1. Cognition, Metacognition and Problem-based Learning by Oon-Seng Tan Nanyang Technological University.
2. Psychological Tools in Problem-based Learning by Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver, Ellina Chernobilsky and Maria Carolina DaCosta Rutgers University.
3. Critical Thinking, Metacognition, and PBL by Peggy A. Weissinger Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis.
4.: Exploring the Cognitive Processes of Problem-based Learning and their Relationship to Talent Development by William Y. Wu and Victor Forrester Hong Kong Baptist University.
5. Reflective Practice and PBL Course Portfolio by Mary Sue Baldwin and Valerie McCombs Samford University.
6. Teachers as Coaches of Cognitive Processes in Problem-Based Learning (PBL) by Ho Boon Tiong Nanyang Technological University.
7. PBL in Medical Education: Curriculum Reform and Alignment of Expected Outcomes by Matthew C.E. Gwee National University of Singapore.
8. Collaboration, Dialogue and Critical Openness through PBL Processes by Moira G.C. Lee, Temasek Polytechnic and Oon-Seng Tan, Nanyang Technological University.
9. Facilitating Collaborative Inquiry: A Case Illustration by Ruth O. Beltran and Shane John Merritt University of Sydney.
10. Towards A Model for Web-enhanced PBL by Barbara Grabowski and Younghoon Kim Penn State University; and Tiffany Koszalka, Syracuse University.
11. Integrating PBL and Technology in Education by George Watson University of Delaware.
12.Looking Ahead: The Best Way Forward for Problem-based Learning Approaches by Oon-Seng Tan Nanyang Technological University.
