Problem-based learning : a teaching method to enhance learning experience for students in service-learning

W.C. Tam; C.K. Lau; Grace Ngai; W.W. Yuen; A.T.S. Chan; Qin Lu; S.C.F. Chan

Problem-based learning : a teaching method to enhance learning experience for students in service-learning

W.C. Tam
, C.K. Lau
, Grace Ngai
, W.W. Yuen
, A.T.S. Chan
, Qin Lu
, S.C.F. Chan

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research

Abstract

This paper compares and contrasts lecture-based learning (LBL) and problem-based learning (PBL) as a teaching method for international service-learning projects. We use surveys and interviews in the context of a robotics workshop in Myanmar, organized as an international service project, to uncover uncertainties and limitations associated with LBL. Our results suggest that LBL is not a suitable teaching method for service-learning settings, while PBL is more feasible and effective. We elaborate on the teaching process and implementation, and describe benefits on students’ learning outcomes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Service-Learning, Nov 20-21, 2014, Hong Kong
Pages	271-279
Number of pages	9
Publication status	Published - 2014
Event	1st International Conference on Service-Learning [ICSL] - , Hong Kong Duration: 20 Nov 2014 → 21 Nov 2014

Conference

Conference	1st International Conference on Service-Learning [ICSL]
Country/Territory	Hong Kong
Period	20/11/14 → 21/11/14

Keywords

International service-learning
Problem-based learning
Robotics

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Tam, WC, Lau, CK, Ngai, G, Yuen, WW, Chan, ATS, Lu, Q & Chan, SCF 2014, Problem-based learning : a teaching method to enhance learning experience for students in service-learning. in Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Service-Learning, Nov 20-21, 2014, Hong Kong. pp. 271-279, 1st International Conference on Service-Learning [ICSL], Hong Kong, 20/11/14. <http://hdl.handle.net/10397/64565>

Problem-based learning : a teaching method to enhance learning experience for students in service-learning. / Tam, W.C.; Lau, C.K.; Ngai, Grace et al.
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Service-Learning, Nov 20-21, 2014, Hong Kong. 2014. p. 271-279.

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research

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