Problem-Based Learning Workshops at University of Technology, Jamaica
June 4-7, 2007 (flyer)
Facilitated by George Watson
Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education
University of Delaware

Public Lecture: June 4
"The Nature and Applications of Problem-Based Learning in Tertiary and Workplace Education" (ppt, pdf)

Experiencing Problem-Based Learning:
Workshops on June 5-7
Preliminary Programme (doc, pdf)

Tuesday, June 5
Experience It Yourself (ppt, pdf)
What is PBL? (ppt, pdf)
Using Groups Effectively in PBL (ppt, pdf)
Dawn's Eight O'Clock (video)
Peer Evaluation Form (pdf)

Wednesday, June 6
What is a Good PBL Problem (ppt, pdf)
Writing Effective PBL Problems (ppt, pdf)
Assessment in a Student-Centered Classroom (ppt, pdf)
Rubric for Evaluation of a PBL Problem (pdf)

Thursday, June 7
Comparison of Teacher- and Learner-Centered Instruction (ppt, pdf)
The Group from Hell: Strategies for Resolving Conflicts in PBL Groups (ppt, pdf)
   Case 1, Case 2, Case 3
Concept Mapping (ppt, pdf)
   Map1, Map 2, Map 3, Map 4, Map 5, Map 6
The First Day of Class (ppt, pdf)

Photos (directory)

Not presented:
Integrating Technology and PBL (ppt)
Introduction to the PBL Clearinghouse (ppt)

Additional References:
PBL at the University of Delaware
PBL Clearinghouse

The 5-minute University
Teacher in Ferris Bueller's Day Off