Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education is an official journal of Institute for Advanced Study in Problem Based Learning at Aalborg University. The journal is international and peer reviewed. The journal features original high-quality research articles and cases on problem-based learning with a focus on higher education. We welcome papers on all relevant topics and themes within the scope of the journal, based on empirical and / or theoretical research, as well as descriptive cases and explorative cases. We define problem based learning in a broad sense, characterized by the principles applied at Aalborg University. These are: Project organization creates the framework of problem based learning Courses support the project work Cooperation is a driving force in project work The problem based project work of groups must be exemplary The student

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