Abstract
Problem-based learning (PBL), an application of the constructivist student-centered approach to learning is recognised as a viable pedagogy in initial teacher education. Proponents of PBL contended that the benefits of PBL included an early exposure to professional settings, heightened self-generated motivation arising from the obvious application of knowledge acquired and the acquisition of various learning skills, which assisted them in becoming lifelong learners. The twenty-first century is characterised by the accessibility of information, innovation-driven growth and rapid advancement in technologies. This chapter explores how technology can be harnessed to scaffold pre-service teachers' PBL experience. In addition, from the perspectives of educational leaders, the tensions and implications of incorporating technology in PBL are discussed to obtain a more accurate picture of employing PBL as a pedagogical tool.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Motivation, Leadership and Curriculum Design |
Subtitle of host publication | Engaging the Net Generation and 21st Century Learners |
Publisher | Springer Singapore |
Pages | 119-135 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789812872302 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789812872296 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2015.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Social Sciences
Keywords
- Constructivist
- Independent learning
- PBWorks
- Pre-service teachers
- Problem solving
- Problem-based learning
- Scaffolding