A Practical Guide to Understanding and Implementing Challenge-Based Learning

by Kenan Dikilitas, Tim Marshall, Masoumeh Shahverdi

Overview

This open access book maps the role of challenge-based learning (CBL) in the transformation of higher education pedagogy, towards being sector-informed as well as student-driven. CBL democratises the process of learning by repositioning students as drivers, who are empowered to make decisions on course content, assess needs in the real world and develop opinions. Teachers monitor student learning and engagement and mentor students to express their needs. Chapters showcase existing CBL practices in different settings, and include case studies which detail the practical application of CBL in multiple contexts. The authors develop an emerging theory of practical learning based on the insights of the curriculum designers, practitioners and students. The book will be of interest to researchers, teacher educators/trainers and research supervisors in higher education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031670107
Publisher:	Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date:	01/21/2025
Edition description:	2024
Pages:	335
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kenan Dikilitaş is Professor of University Pedagogy at the University of Bergen, Norway.

Tim Marshall is Research Assistant at the University of Stavanger, Norway, and ECIU Work Package Lead.

Masoumeh Shahverdi is Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, Norway.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – CBL and its evolution as an instructional and pedagogical practice.- Chapter 2 -CBL framework today and CBL learning outcomes.- Chapter 3- CBL assessment, feedback and evaluation.- Chapter 4- CBL categorisation through a micro, meso, macro framework.- Chapter 5- CBL micro frame level case studies.- Chapter 6 - CBL meso level frame case studies.- Chapter 7-CBL macro level frame case studies.- Chapter 8- CBL future implications for teachers, practitioners, students, and external stakeholders.- Chapter 9 - CBL conversations with colleagues and students.- Conclusion.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This book describes in a thorough way why and how you can apply CBL in your classroom, not only based on theory but through the presentation of case studies. It also offers a challenge to its readers: try CBL and make it work in your classroom. With the help of this book, you'll succeed!" (Lia Voerman, Professor of high expectation education, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands)

"The book is a highly recommended contribution to the field of educational pedagogy, especially for educators, practitioners, centres for educational support and least of which educational researchers interested in learner-centered approaches combined with tackling real societal challenges.” (Andrea Brose, Educational Lead, ECIU University)