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Empowering Higher Education Through Problem-Based Learning: A Journey of Success and Collaboration

Explore the evolution of Problem-Based Learning in higher education through case studies of institutions like Samford University, exploring successes, challenges, and future prospects.

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Empowering Higher Education Through Problem-Based Learning: A Journey of Success and Collaboration

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  1. PBL2006 and Beyond PBL2000:David Chapman, Samford University PBL2002:George Watson, University of Delaware PBL2004:Enrique León and Rodrigo Polanco, ITESM PBL2006:Juan Carlos Crespo, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

  2. Samford University • Largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama • Eight colleges and schools: arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, law, music, nursing and pharmacy • Over 20 degree programs with more than 80 majors are offered to 4366 students from 42 states and 22 nations • $236 million in endowment • Ranked fifth in the South by US News

  3. Samford University’s Journey with PBL • 1998-2001 The Pew Charitable Trusts awarded one million dollars to Samford University to support its problem-based learning initiative on campus • Over 100 faculty participate in the redesign of dozens of courses using PBL methods • Samford sent “scouts” to Aalborg U. (Denmark), Newcastle U. (Australia) • Established international clearinghouse for PBL (www.samford.edu/pbl)

  4. Samford University – A PBL Leader • PBL has been adopted across the curriculum in nursing, pharmacy, and education; over 60% of courses in arts and sciences use PBL • Numerous faculty have presented their experiences with PBL nationally and internationally • An international clearinghouse for PBL www.samford.edu/pblestablished in 1998 continues to be a valuable resource to faculty around the world.

  5. 650 Participants • 119 Presentations including plenary speeches by: • Lee Shulman • Trudy Banta • Wim Gijselaers • Barbara Duch • Russ Edgerton

  6. Conference Evaluation (n = 307) • Opportunities for effective learning Very Good (48.2%) • Overall content of PBL2000 Very Good (47.2%) • Pre-conference publicity Very Good (35.3%) • Conference organization Outstanding (39.5%) • Registration materials Very Good (47.3%) • Conference timing Very Good (41.7%) • Opportunities for effective learning Very Good (48.2%) • Food Good (32.2%) • Conference meeting facilities Very Good (44.5%) • Conference hotel Very Good (42.1%) • Birmingham as conference site Very Good (37.3%)

  7. PBL2000 Conference Highlights • Keynote Speaker • Plenary Sessions • Pre-conference Sessions • Opportunities to Network • Diversity of Topics

  8. Samford University’s Perspective on PBL2000’s Success • Early Start • Varied Marketing Campaign • Teamwork • Resources • Enthusiasm

  9. Participants: 400 Institutions: 95 Countries: 26 3½ day conference 1 day preconference workshops

  10. 200 workshops, papers, and presentation

  11. Early-bird: $595 Registration: $695 Pre-conference: $50 - $80

  12. rates: $117 - $185

  13. PROBLEM BASED LEARNING 2004

  14. Riviera Maya – Cancún, Mexico June 13-19, 2004 2 days workshops 21/2 days paper, panel and poster presentations 174 attendants

  15. Keynote speakers • Marisa Martín • Peter Bouhuijs • Sara Sage • George Watson

  16. PBL2004 Cancun, Mexico Hosted by Tec de Monterrey Panelists: Enrique Leon Rodrigo Polanco

  17. PBL2006 proposal Lima, Perú Hosted by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Panelists: Juan Carlos Crespo

  18. Pan-American Association of PBL A modest proposal

  19. Pan-American Association of PBL • Suggestion is based on success ofAsia-Pacific Conference on PBL • Annual rotation among countries • Typically in December through early Spring • Location of next APC-PBL?

  20. Pan-American Association of PBL Objectives: Strengthen interaction and collaboration of higher education across North and South America. Support and promote continued development of PBL in Spanish-speaking world. Regularize offerings of bi-annual international PBL conference.

  21. Pan-American Association of PBL First steps: Create advisory board with self-selected representatives from PBL200X host institutions to date. Create a listserv and website to serve membership. Draw at-large members onto the advisory board by election.

  22. Pan-American Association of PBL • Next steps: • Support PBL2006 and beyond • Identification of future venues • Scheduling • Assistance with program committee

  23. Pan-American Association of PBL • Longer range: • Develop base of support for PBL20XX conferences. • Membership dues • Modest cut of conference proceeds • Support development of global PBL association

  24. Discussion

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