Document Type
Report
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Abstract
It has been recognised that the traditional teaching approach of the teacher being solely a transmitter and the student being a receiver is not sufficient. This is evident when a traditional style of teaching is compared to a more hands-on approach to learning. When discussing the traditional style of teaching, Earl and Ellington (1999, p.83) describe how in this approach to learning; (current) teaching methods are almost invariably of the ‘face-to-face’ type. The whole system is generally geared towards the smooth operation of the teaching institution, with little or no attempt being made to cater for the different learning styles and particular difficulties of individual students,
Recommended Citation
McHugh, M. (2015) Adopting Problem Based Learning in Third Level Computer Science, Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Teaching and Learning Practitioner Research Report.
Publication Details
Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Teaching and Learning Practitioner Research Report