Collaborative Project-based Learning and Problem-based Learning in Higher Education: a Consideration of Tutor and Student Role in Learner-Focused Strategies

Authors

Roisin Donnelly, Technological University DublinFollow
Marian Fitzmaurice, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Rights

Available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International Licence

Publication Details

Published in Emerging Issues in the Practice of University Learning and Teaching (pp.87-98). Dublin, AISHE/HEA

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is twofold. Firstly to support academic staff from a variety of subject disciplines in higher education in the clarification between two different learner focused strategies, namely collaborative project-based (CPBL) and problem-based learning (PBL). Secondly, to provide practical advice to them to assist in the making of informed decisions as to when which strategy is most appropriate to use to support learning. These decisions will be based on a sound understanding of each strategy and a consideration of when each is most appropriate to use in enhancing the learning of their students.

Recommended Citation

Donnelly, R. Fitzmaurice, M. (2005) Collaborative Project-based Learning and Problem-based Learning in Higher Education: a Consideration of Tutor and Student Role in Learner-Focused Strategies. In G. O'Neill, S. Moore & B. McMullin (eds) Emerging Issues in the Practice of University Learning and Teaching (pp.87-98). Dublin, AISHE/HEA.