POPBL GUIDELINE BOOK FOR TEACHERS

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POPBL GUIDELINE BOOK FOR TEACHERS

1. Introduction to POPBL
2. Planning POPBL
3. Projects in POPBL
4. Applying POPBL in your course
5. E-learning Tools in POPBL
6. Assessment and Evaluation Method
7. Review

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Chapter 1 Introduction to POPBL

• Definition
• Philosophy of POPBL
• Principles
• POPBL vs. Conventional
• Examples/case Study
• Local scenario adaptation
• Learning outcome expectation
• Tools for OBE (outcomes handled by POPBL).
• Importance of POPBL in current context
  (stakeholders)

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Philosophy of POPBL

• Related theory-constructivism, social psychology.

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POPBL vs. Conventional

• Student centered vs teacher oriented
• PO vs Subject Oriented
• Focused on Process vs Outcome/Product
• Interactive vs. Authoritative
• Group vs Individual
• Continuous Assessment vs. Exam oriented.
• Promoting soft skills technical knowledge vs.
  knowledge/skills

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Principles

• Problem based (not subject based)
• (more learning, finding solution).
• Student Centered/Participant Direction
• Contextual/real life application.
• Interdisciplinary / multi disciplinary
• Group work/team work.
• Process oriented.

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Examples/case Study

• TU Delft Case Study
• Examples from Roskilde University
• Examples of elements implemented in UM and UKM

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Local scenario adaptation

• Cultural Barrier
• Passive students (educate by more interactive
  activities)
• System Barrier
• Strict curriculum structure (introduce elements
  of POPBL progressively)
• Education Curriculum Barrier
• Introduce new courses fully POPBL to
  practitioners
• Resource Management
• Financial, exchange staff/student, staff
  development
• Policy (top down)
• Convince policy makers (awareness)
• Importance of active learning

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Learning outcome expectation

• More Communicative
• Good communication skills
• Thinking skills
• Creative and critical thinking
• Lateral thinking
• Team player and group leader
• Lifelong learning (encourage)
• Learning to learn
• Problem solving skills

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Tools for OBE (outcomes handled by POPBL).

• As means to achieve OBE outcomes
• Teaching approach to be adopted

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Importance of POPBL in current context
(stakeholders)

• Real world connection
• Solving real problems
• New skills
• Quality graduates (better soft skills and
  technical competency)

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2.Planning POPBL

• Problem formulation and developing problem
  statement (and project scenarios)
• Continuous assessment
• Course Design/Structure
• Learning Objectives
• Supervision (roles)
• Group Dynamic/Formation
• Case studies in POPBL
• Tutors in POPBL

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Problem formulation and developing problem
statement (and project scenarios)

• Scientific research problems
• Scientific method in order to reach conclusion
  using scientific methods

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3.Projects in POPBL

• Identification of the problems
• Selection / Prioritization of problems
• Literature search
• Data gathering
• Report writing
• Progress review
• Analysis
• Role play activities
• Issues in project supervision/management

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• Lit Review and Problem Identification
• Problem Formulation (timescale important)
• Evaluation of Problem Formulation
• Project implementation
• Communication and engagement of Stakeholders
• Data gathering and analysis
• Progress review continuous process
• Issues in project supervision/management

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4.Applying POPBL in your course

• Assessment of existing course
• Gap Analysis
• Elements of POPBL to be incorporated and
  considered. (scope and extent of application)
• Examples of good practice.
• POPBL setting environment
• Content and delivery (POPBL vs. conventional)
• Anticipated problems/challenges.
• Possible teaching approaches.
• Role of supervisors, tutors and students.

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5.E-learning Tools in POPBL

• Awareness/education on e-learning (lecturers
  students).
• Advantages of e-learning.
• Virtual Learning Env. (VLE) (Moodle)
• Choice of appropriate tools and its application.
• Challenges
• Managing VLE.

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Monitoring student progress electronically

• Quiz
• eJournal
• login
• Reflections and feedback fr supervisors/facilitato
  rs
• ePortfolio
• Student profile
• Project profile
• Gantt Chart
• tracking of literature accessed

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Issues and Problems

• Internet availability and accessibility
• Other supporting infrastructure
• Attitude towards integrating eTools into TL how
  to overcome
• Time work load of supervisors
• Teachers readiness
• Challenges

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6.Evaluation Method Assessment

• Alternative vs conventional.
• Formative vs Summative Assessment.
• Rubric development.
• Principles of good assessment.
• Project/Group assessment.
• Designing good assessment for POPBL

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7.Review

• Overall program evaluation
• Lecturers feedback.
• Student feedback.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Conclusion.