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

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)

Philosophy of POPBL

• Related theory-constructivism, social psychology.

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

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.

Examples/case Study

• TU Delft Case Study

• Examples from Roskilde University

• Examples of elements implemented in UM and UKM

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

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

Tools for OBE (outcomes handled by POPBL).

• As means to achieve OBE outcomes

• Teaching approach to be adopted

Importance of POPBL in current context (stakeholders)

• Real world connection

• Solving real problems

• New skills

• Quality graduates (better soft skills and technical competency)

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

Problem formulation and developing problem statement (and

project scenarios)• Scientific research problems

• Scientific method in order to reach conclusion using scientific methods

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

• 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

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.

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.

Monitoring student progress electronically

• Quiz

• eJournal– login – Reflections and feedback fr supervisors/facilitators

• ePortfolio– Student profile– Project profile– Gantt Chart

• tracking of literature accessed

Issues and Problems

• Internet availability and accessibility

• Other supporting infrastructure

• Attitude towards integrating eTools into T&L: how to overcome

• Time & work load of supervisors

• Teacher’s readiness

• Challenges

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

7.Review

• Overall program evaluation

• Lecturers feedback.

• Student feedback.

• Continuous Improvement.

• Conclusion.