Using technology to scaffold problem-based learning in teacher education: Its tensions and implications for educational leaders

Bee Leng Chua*, Oon Seng Tan, Woon Chia Liu

*Corresponding author for this work

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMotivation, Leadership and Curriculum Design
Subtitle of host publicationEngaging the Net Generation and 21st Century Learners
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages119-135
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9789812872302
ISBN (Print)9789812872296
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2015
Externally publishedYes

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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

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