Esl and Methodology
Characteristics of Problems in
Problem-based Learning
Nachamma Sockalingam
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROBLEMS
IN
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
NACHAMMA SOCKALINGAM
Copyright © 2010 N. Sockalingam
All rights reserved. No part of this thesis may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the prior written permission of the author, or where appropriate, of the publisher of the articles.
Cover design and layout by N. Sockalingam
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Characteristics of Problems in Problem-based Learning
Eigenschappen van problemen voor probleemgestuurd leren
Thesis
to obtain the degree of Doctor from the
Erasmus University Rotterdam by command of the rector magnificus
Prof.dr. H.G. Schmidt
and in accordance with the decision of the Doctorate Board
The public defence shall be held on
Wednesday 20th of January 2010 at 13.30 hrs
by
Nachamma Sockalingam born in Madurai, India
DOCTORAL COMMITTEE
Promotors:
Prof.dr. H.G. Schmidt
Other members:
Prof.dr. R.M.J.P. Rikers
Prof.dr. H.T. van der Molen
Prof.dr. S.E. Severiens
For Vignes, Krishna,
And
daddy
CONTENTS
9
Foreword
Chapter 1:
Introduction
11
Chapter 2:
Characteristics of problems in problem-based learning: The students‟ perspective
46
Chapter 3:
Student and tutor perceptions on characteristics of effective problems in problem-based learning 74
Chapter 4:
Construct validity and reliability of a rating scale to assess the quality of problems in problem-based learning 96
Chapter 5:
Stability and inter-rater reliability in student ratings of problem quality in PBL
111
Chapter 6:
Does the extent of problem familiarity influence students‟ learning in problem-based learning? 139
Chapter 7:
Summary and conclusions
157
References
206
Appendices
223
9
FOREWORD
Completion of this dissertation marks the
Problem-based Learning
Nachamma Sockalingam
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROBLEMS
IN
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
NACHAMMA SOCKALINGAM
Copyright © 2010 N. Sockalingam
All rights reserved. No part of this thesis may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the prior written permission of the author, or where appropriate, of the publisher of the articles.
Cover design and layout by N. Sockalingam
Printed by Ultra Supplies, Singapore
Characteristics of Problems in Problem-based Learning
Eigenschappen van problemen voor probleemgestuurd leren
Thesis
to obtain the degree of Doctor from the
Erasmus University Rotterdam by command of the rector magnificus
Prof.dr. H.G. Schmidt
and in accordance with the decision of the Doctorate Board
The public defence shall be held on
Wednesday 20th of January 2010 at 13.30 hrs
by
Nachamma Sockalingam born in Madurai, India
DOCTORAL COMMITTEE
Promotors:
Prof.dr. H.G. Schmidt
Other members:
Prof.dr. R.M.J.P. Rikers
Prof.dr. H.T. van der Molen
Prof.dr. S.E. Severiens
For Vignes, Krishna,
And
daddy
CONTENTS
9
Foreword
Chapter 1:
Introduction
11
Chapter 2:
Characteristics of problems in problem-based learning: The students‟ perspective
46
Chapter 3:
Student and tutor perceptions on characteristics of effective problems in problem-based learning 74
Chapter 4:
Construct validity and reliability of a rating scale to assess the quality of problems in problem-based learning 96
Chapter 5:
Stability and inter-rater reliability in student ratings of problem quality in PBL
111
Chapter 6:
Does the extent of problem familiarity influence students‟ learning in problem-based learning? 139
Chapter 7:
Summary and conclusions
157
References
206
Appendices
223
9
FOREWORD
Completion of this dissertation marks the
References: Woods, D. R. (1994). Problem-based learning: how to gain the most from PBL Yueng, E., Ay-Yueng, S., Chiu, T., Mok, N., & Lai, P. (2003). Zanolli, M. B., Boshuizen, H.P., & De Grave, W. S. (2003).