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Education in a Changing Environment  6th International Conference, July 6th-8th 2011, University of Salford, U.K. Experiences ofproblem based learning with a large cohort – the students’ perspective Lynda D. Rodwell University of Plymouth
Finite planet
Conventional versus Ecological Economics  Economy Ecosystem Ecosystem Extraction Waste Economy Extraction Waste Conventional Economics Ecological Economics
Four problem themes
Emissions 4
Emissions 7
Case study: Brunel road Recycling Centre, Newton Abbot Waste 1 Source: maps.google.com
Waste 3
Food 2
Choose sustainable food for Plymouth! Food 6
2012 Transport 3
Transport 4
PBL Negatives
PBL Positives
Opportunity to express and discuss ideas Provides sense of achievement and greater understanding New way of learning and thinking Problem based learning -positive themes Developing and improving life skills Can be applied to real life problems More interactive way of learning
Google Docs +ve -ve Number of references
Lessons learnt Timing is everything
Lessons learnt Collaborative writing tools can help
Lessons learnt Smaller group size
Conclusion Problem based learning is great but....  get it right

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Experiences of problem based learning with a large cohort - the students' perspective

Editor's Notes

  1. This group felt getting the message out there was the best strategy using the big screen in Plymouth city centre to inform and educate people. The impact of the Big Fish Fight – recently televised they felt gave a strong and clear message. They felt confident that people armed with the right information would make sustainable choices.A winning combination when given a practical solution of the shop.Food 6 - We feel that the best way to influence public opinion on sustainable food is through education and media campaigns. After the recent success of Channel 4’s Big Fish Fight, which triggered a 60% rise in sales of sustainable mackerel, we believe more trust should be put in the public to make sustainable decisions when it comes to their food. Simple, eye-catching advertisements such as this, convey a clear message and stimulate interest among local people. We’ve all seen this screen before in the city centre, a message like this would be hard to ignore!Student photo