Conference Papers

Problem-based learning in a course on apparel merchandising: A pilot project

Title:
Problem-based learning in a course on apparel merchandising: A pilot project
Source Title:
Implementing problem based learning: Proceedings of the first Asia Pacific conference on problem based learning, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 9-11 December, 1999
Authors:
Source Editors:
- Marsh, Jonathon P.
City Published:
Hong Kong
Publisher:
The Management Committee
Year Published:
2000
Conference:
Asia Pacific Conference on Problem Based Learning (1999: Hong Kong, China)
Education Categories:
- F Learning & Teaching
  - FA General Teaching Strategies, Different Instructional Methods
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GG Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
    - GGC Teaching Methods & Their Outcomes
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Post-Secondary Education
Abstract:
Originating from medical education, problem-based learning is increasingly used in other types of professional education. Tempted by the many successful experiences elsewhere, we have taken a bold step to try out this teaching approach in a course on apparel merchandising. We started with a pilot project with the objective to enhance students' experience so as to to encourage lifelong learning and benefit the apparel business as a whole. This paper describes in details the reasons behind our decision to adopt this teaching strategy. Various factors like students' prior learning experience and the availability of resources in the planning of a hybrid PBL course structure are also discussed. Based on the planned course structure, problem cases are identified and developed with reference to various PBL concepts and experiences. The guidelines and concept maps, which determine the contents of the problem cases, are outlined.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Conference Papers
ISBN:
- 962850553X
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/5282b497
Entry Date:
2011-05-27