Problem-based learning in elementary school : what strategies help elementary students develop? / Samantha S. Reed, Carol A. Mullen, Emily T. Boyles.

This book addresses Problem-based Learning (PBL) in elementary schools and reveals how this can promote elementary students development in critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and citizenship, also known as the 5 Cs. Through teachers interviews, the book explores which PBL st...

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Main Authors: Reed, Samantha S. (Author), Mullen, Carol A. (Author), Boyles, Emily T. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, [2021]
Series:SpringerBriefs in education.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Acknowledgments
  • Praise for Problem-Based Learning in Elementary School
  • Contents
  • About the Authors
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • 1 Introduction
  • Overview
  • About This Book
  • Statement of the Problem
  • Significance of the Research
  • Purpose and Justification of Study
  • Summary
  • References
  • 2 A Review of Literature
  • Overview
  • Search Processes and Criteria
  • Synthesis of the Literature
  • PBL Defined
  • Compared with PjBL
  • History of PBL
  • PBL in Medicine: Howard Barrows's Influence
  • PBL in Education: John Dewey's Influence
  • PBL and Constructivism
  • PBL in K-12 Public Education
  • PBL and STEM
  • Closely Related Instructional Practices
  • Impact of PBL on Student Achievement
  • Profile of a Virginia Graduate-The 5Cs
  • Engaging Qualities Present in PBL Tasks
  • Summary
  • References
  • 3 Methodology
  • Overview
  • Research Questions and Design
  • Data Collection Procedures
  • Instrument Design and Validation
  • Data Organization, Coding, and Analysis
  • Summary
  • References
  • 4 Data Analysis and Findings Snapshot
  • Overview
  • Analysis of Interview Questions
  • Findings for the Research Question
  • Summary