GEES Resource Database: Browse by Educational-Taxonomy: Problem Solving Skills |
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Number of Records: 25. |
A pilot study using the mini-conference to externalise geo-assessment
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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.
A problem-based learning (PBL) approach to teaching research methods in geography.
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This case study is one of a number submitted to LTSN-GEES as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.
An exercise in problem-based learning.
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Abstract No. 161. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
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This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
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Abstract No. 95. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.
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An article from the Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 27 (1) 2003. Abstract available from link below.
Developing undergraduate entrepreneurial abilities using problem based learning
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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.
Environmental impact assessment
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Abstract no. 156. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
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Abstract no. 93. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.
Improving students' problem-solving and thinking skills
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This book is part of the GDN Guides Series 'Key Skills in Geography in Higher Education'. Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).
Key skills of students on entry to geography in HE.
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This publication is one outcome of a DfEE-funded project on key skills in Geography in Higher Education. The remit of the project covers the UK except Scotland. Available for free from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).
Migration in Mexico: A problem-based (PBL) module.
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This case study is one of a number submitted to LTSN-GEES as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.
Mineral exploration and exploitation.
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Abstract No. 148. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Problem-based learning and world regional geography
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Abstract No. 89. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Problem-based learning as a means to develop key skills in tutorials.
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Abstract No. 160. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Problem-solving competition simulation
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One of a number of case studies brought together under the title 'Enhancing Employability and Educational Experience: a manual on teaching communication and groupwork skills in higher education' (SEDA Standing Conference for Educational Development, Occasional Paper 27, 1988). Available for download.
Professional practice in geology: a teamwork course shadowing the minerals industry.
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Abstract No. 178. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Skill-based profiling at Oxford Brookes University
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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available for free download.
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Abstract No. 98. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Stressful experiences are useful experiences: creating skill-based materials for GEES students.
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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.
The use of case studies: the teaching and the learning of economic theory.
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Abstract No. 120. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre
Water quality problems in Leeds
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Abstract No. 90. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.
Workshop-based teaching of research design.
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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, issue 3 (2002). Available hardcopy from the GEES Subject Centre or downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.
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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.