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Problem-Based Learning at the University of Delaware

UD PBL In the News

Also see Books and Articles about PBL from UD
 
Update   -- UD Community Newspaper --
3/17/08:    Cross-college effort helps students get problem solving experience
3/4/08:    UD prof uses Fulbright to boost science education in Peru
1/23/08:    Watson receives honorary professorship in Peru
8/8/06:    Faculty take PBL techniques to Turkey and Peru
9/16/05:    Problem Based Learning goes global
2/28/05:    Video profiles problem-based learning leader
10/03:   

UD helps bring PBL techniques to South America (UDaily)

9/02:    UD instructional techniques highlighted in national publication (UDaily)
Feature: AAC&U Member Innovation
7/02:    UD hosts international PBL conference to help shape future of education (UDaily)
(Tackle a sample problem)
2/02:    UD will cosponsor international PBL conference (UDaily)
6/14/01:    UD trio publishes book on problem-based learning
6/14/01:    French delegation visits UD campus to attend PBL workshop
5/17/01:    Innovation Award winners to be honored at service dinner
3/15/01:    Online journal marks another plus for UD's PBL leadership (UDaily)
1/27/00:    PBL conference attracts international educators
12/2/99:    PBL grants available, proposals due Jan.28
4/13/99:    A teaching tool: New book poses problems for group solutions
2/18/99:    UD active learning wins noted Hesburgh honor
2/18/99:    Helping students answer 'the oobleck question'
9/17/98:    $1.6M award supports undergrad researchers
9/10/98:    Pew Trust Award to expand PBL program
4/30/98:    Carnegie Foundation praises UD for teaching initiatives
"Make Research-Based Learning the Standard" from "Reinventing Undergraduate Education: A Blueprint for America's Research Universities"
2/26/98:    Peer tutors, educators report UD's innovations
4/17/97:    NSF awards $200,000 for discovery-based learning
2/13/97:    NSF awards $500,000 for undergraduate research
11/7/96:    Award winner: Biology professor promotes problem-based learning
6/6/96:    Campus to host national PBL science conference
2/24/94:    New PBL classroom offers novel teaching approach
12/9/93:    Consultant offers new approach to teaching
3/11/93:    CTE announces three summer improvement grants
 
The Review   -- UD Student Newspaper --
9/27/05:    UD program goes to Peru
3/23/01:    PBL database aids educators
9/18/98:    University gets $1.6 million
9/15/98:    $1.23 million grant for problem-based learning programs
3/3/98:    University pioneers teaching method
 
Messenger   -- UD Alumni Newsletter --
Nov. 1998:    Active Learning at Delaware
HHMI Award at Work
Students, Peers Applaud Professor of the Year
Spr. 1994:    Science classes focus on problem-based learning
 
Other Sources    
4/3/01    Chronicle of Higher Education Reading List
-- A Practical Guide to Problem-Based Learning
2/15/99:    TIAA-CREF Pressroom
-- Announcement of the 1999 Hesburgh Award
July/August 2002   Feature: AAC&U Member Innovations
University of Delaware Focuses on Problem-Based Learning As Part of Initiative to Transform Undergraduate Education
Nov/Dec 2002  

Review of PBL2002, by Kathleen Cornely
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education 2002 30: 422-423
(provided with permission of journal)

December 2002  

National Education Association: Advocate Online:
-- Problem-Based Learning: Engaging students actively in meaningful learning


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Last updated March 18, 2008.
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