University of Tampere, Faculty of Education and
Lahti Polytechnic organize an 
International Conference on
Problem-Based Learning
9-11 June 2005
Lahti, Finland
PBL IN CONTEXT
– BRIDGING WORK AND EDUCATION
Paper presetations
Abrandt Dahlgren, Madeleine: Linköping University Sweden
Hult, Håkan: Linköping University Sweden
Dahlgren, Lars Owe: Linköping University Sweden
Hård af Segerstad, Helene: Linköping University Sweden
Johansson, Kristina: Linköping University Sweden
The Transition from Higher Education to Worklife: a Comparison between a Problem-based Learning Programme and Conventional Programmes in Higher Education.
Ali, Bashiran: International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah: International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.
PBL: Impact on Comminication Skills
Ali, Bashiran: International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah: International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.
Implementing PBL in AIKOL, IIUM: a Paradigm Shift?
Barrett, Terry: Education development consultant, Ireland
Who Said Learning couldn’t be Enjoyable, Playful and Fun?
- The Voice of PBL Students
Blok, Geke: Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Jacobs, P: Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Arts, M.: Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Rienties, B.: Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Experiences with an Electronic Learning Environment in Problem-based Learning
Blok, Geke: Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Maesen, Stefan J.: Maastricht University, the Netherlands
The Behavioral Intention of a University Teacher to Use an Electronic Learning Environment
Brezowar, Gabriela: FHW Business University of Applied Sciences Vienna, Austria
Mair, Michael: FHW Business University of Applied Sciences Vienna, Austria
PBL 3.0 – a Workshop Report of FH-MODUL, Vienna
Calvo, Miguel: European Education in Geodetic Engineering, Cartography and Surveying & Basque Country University, Spain
An Alternative to "Pure" PBL for GIS Training
Cedercreutz, Kettil: University of Cincinnati, USA
Cates, Cheryl: University of Cincinnati, USA
Development of a Corporate Feedback System for Use in Curricular Reform, Experience of Year One
Clancy, Alison: University College Dublin, Ireland
The Design, Development and Implementation of a PBL Curriculum within Nurse Education
Cooper, Carol: University of Sheffield, UK
Carver, Neil: University of Sheffield, UK
Are Your Problems our Problems? Reflections on the Implementation of a Post Graduate PBL Course
Donnelly, Roisin: Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Contemplating the Evolving role of the Tutor in Blended Problem-based Learning in Higher Education
Flores, Jorge: Litoral Polytechnic Higher School, Ecuador
The Use of Initial Question to Engage Students and to Probe Understandings of Physical Concepts
Frank, Blye W.: Dalhousie University, Canada
Viscount, Patty Weld: Dalhousie University, Canada
Mann, Karen: Dalhousie University, Canada
Tutor Training for PBL: Investigation, Review and Redesign to Develop Best Practices in Tutoring
Fyrenius, Anna: Linköping University, Sweden
Approaches for Achieving Understanding among Medical Students in a PBL Curriculum
Gibson, J. Paul: National University of Ireland, Ireland
O'Kelly, Jackie: National University of Ireland, Ireland
PBL: Year One Analyis - Interpretation and Validation
Hakkarainen, Kati: University of Tampere, Finland
Vainio, Teija: University of Tampere, Finland
Levonen, Jarmo: University of Helsinki, Finland
Medical Students’ Ways of Discussing and Reflecting in a Web Tutorial
Herbert, Anne: Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
Stenfors, Sari: Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
Simola, Mari: Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
Problem-based Learning and Action Learning Methods in Economics and Business Curriculum
Holmberg-Marttila, Doris: University of Tampere, Finland
Hakkarainen Kati: University of Tampere, Finland
Virjo Irma: University of Tampere, Finland
Nikkari Seppo: University of Tampere, Finland
The Tampere Model – a PBL Method Designed for Local Needs
Hommes, Jeannette: University Maastricht, the Netherlands
Teachers' Teaching Approaches in a Problem-based Learning Environment
Hong, Jon-Chao: National Taipei Teachers College, Taiwan
Chu, Shao-Tsu: National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Liu, Tsung-Cheng: National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Strategies for Constructing Problem-based Learning Curriculum
Hove, Anne: Occupational Therapy Education in Copenhagen, Denmark
A Critical View on the Possibility of Students to Develop Self-Directed Learning Strategies
Johannesson, Eva: Linköping University, Sweden
Simulation - a Resource in Students´ Learning?
Kirk, Adrian: University of Newcastle, Australia
Alderman, Lyn: University of Newcastle, Swinburne University of Technology & Monash University, Australia
Articulation of Property Programs - an International Multi-campus Tertiary Model
Klett, Martin: Public Health Service Heidelberg, Germany
Haffner, Johann: University of Heidelberg, Germany
Roos, Jeanette: University of Education, Germany
Resch, Franz: University of Heidelberg, Germany
Nummenmaa, Anna Raija: University of Tampere, Finland
Perspectives for a Research Based PBL- Application - a Longitudinal Study of Child and Adolescent Development as Starting Point for Designing Multiprofessional Work and PBL Curriculum
Kreutz, Heinz: Monash University, Australia
PBL and the Arts Curriculum: Monash Graduate Pathways Project
Kujanpää, Olavi: National Police School of Finland, Finland
PBL - "Police-based Learning?"
Lahtinen, Teijo: Lahti Polytechnic, Finland
Implementation of Problem-based Learning (PBL) in Engineering Education (PBL Curriculum in Mechatronics)
Langerak, Sanna: The Hague University, the Netherlands
Jehee, Michel: Rotterdam University, the Netherlands
A Learning Community of Educational Consultants in Higher Education
Liddle, Margaret: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
Role-play a Vehicle for Assessing Legal Study
Lindén, Jyri: University of Tampere, Finland
Curricular Metaorientations in Problem-based Learning
Ljungman, Anders: Linköping University, Sweden
Silén, Charlotte: Linköping University, Sweden
Self and Peer Assessment in Medical Biology Education – Students’ and Teachers’ Learning Experiences
Loikkanen, Aura: Tampere Polytechnic, Finland
Change Agents not Victims of Change - Preparing for Change into Problem-based Learning (PBL)
Mauffette, Yves: University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada
Allard, Jean-Louis: Applied Computer Institute, France
An Integrated Four Year Curriculum Based on PBL in Computing Science
Mauffette, Yves: University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada
Kandlbinder, Peter: University of technology Sydney, Australia
Relating Popper’ Problem Situation to Problem-based Learning
Molander, Eva: Linköping University, Sweden
Peer Assessment in Learning Clinical Skills
Morris, Gayle: The University of Melbourne, Australia
From the Bottom up: a Pedagogy for Tutor Professional Development that Supports Problem-based Learning
Moust, Jos: Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Introducing Health Sciences Students into the Background of Problem-based Learning: the Educational Psychology Case
Mustafa, Maizatun: International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
A First Attempt at PBL as a Complementary Tool for Teaching Environmental Law: the Beneficial Factor of Promoting Research Dkill among the Undergraduates
Neo, Mai: Multimedia University, Malaysia
Neo, Tse-Kian: Multimedia University, Malaysia
Engaging Students in Problem-based Learning (PBL) in a Malaysian Classroom – a Constructivist Approach
Nummenmaa, Anna Raija: University of Tampere, Finland
Karila, Kirsti: University of Tampere, Finland
From the Problem to the Competence - Problem-based Learning as a Strategy for Developing Multiprofessional Knowledge and Competence in the Context of Work
O'Rourke, Karen: University of Manchester, UK
Hutchings, W: University of Manchester, UK
Evaluating Learning Change: How 3rd Year English Literature Students Adapt to PBL
Paalvast, Fred: The Hague University, the Netherlands
EnVisioneering: an Enriched Learning Environment for PBL
Paalvast, Fred: The Hague University, the Netherlands
Langerak, Sanna: The Hague University, the Netherlands
Embedded PBL @ Mechanical Engineering
Paré, Simon: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada
Rea, Sean: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada
A New PBL Model For Short Police Workshops
Perttilä, Marjatta: Lahti Polytechnic, Finland
It´s True if it Works - Implementation of Problem-based Learning (PBL) in the Higher Education of Nursing
Platteau, Karel: Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
Small Business Projects: a New Approach in PBL
Poikela, Sari: University of Lapland, Finland
Laakso, Matleena: University of Tampere, Finland
Supporting the Change, PD - PBL Program as the Dynamo for Teachers' Empowerment and Organizational Change
Raine, Derek: University of Leicester, UK
Symons, Sarah: University of Leicester, UK
Experiences of PBL Physics in UK Higher Education
Rea, Sean: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada
Paré, Simon: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada
Moving from Instructor to Facilitator in Short Police PBL Workshops
Reagan, Sally: University of Western Australia, Australia
Heyworth Jane: University of Western Australia, Australia
Which Contextual Elements in a Problem-based Learning (PBL) Environment Influence Student Approaches to Learning?
Reagan, Sally: University of Western Australia, Australia
Heyworth, J.: University of Western Australia, Australia
The Application of the PBL Philosophy to the Practical Experience
Rideout, Elizabeth: McMaster University, Canada
Goddard, Peggy: McMaster University, Canada
Fakhry, Randa: University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Measuring Effectiveness in Problem-based Learning: Program Evaluation in Action
Riley, Jill: Cardiff University, UK
Matheson, Ruth: Cardiff University, UK
Enhancing Students’ Creativity through Problem-base Learning: a Challenge for Curriculum Design
Rosenorn, Torben: Aalborg University, Denmark
Hussain, Dil Muhammed Akbar: Aalborg University, Denmark
Is There Any Thing Absolute about Life Long Learning and Teaching?
Silén, Charlotte: Linköping University, Sweden
Fredholm Nilsson, Angelica: Linköping University, Sweden
Promoting a Metacognitive Level for Understanding the Professional Domain
Soerensen, Annette: The Occupational Therapy Education in Copenhagen, Denmark
Developments in Students Learning Processes in PBL
Strle, Marko: University of Primorska & CUEV Strunjan, Slovenia
(Dis)Solving Problems Effectively, the Assessment and Treatment of Math Anxiety
Tan Swan Liang, Doris: Temasek Primary School, Singapore
Wee Keng Neo, Lynda: Southern Methodist University, USA
Debunking the Myths of Problem-based Learning in Large Class
Tien, Chen-Jung: National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Chu, Shao-Tsu: National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Lin, Yi-Ping: National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Four Phases to Construct Problem-based Learning Instruction Materials
Tolvanen, Kaija: University of Art and Design, Finland
The Possibilities of PBL Design in Fashion and Textile Design
Tomsic Cerkez, Beatriz: University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Tacol, Tonka: University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Bridging the Gap between Study and Working Life: Developing Individual Competencies with PBL
Tuohi, Raija: Turku Polytechnic, Finland
Roslöf, Janne: Turku Polytechnic, Finland
Experiences on PBL Implementation in Engineering Education
Valtanen, Juri: University of Tampere, Finland
Does a Format of a Problem Matter for Students’ Effective Learning?
Virjo, Irma: University of Tampere, Finland
Holmberg-Marttila, Doris: University of Tampere, Finland
Hakkarainen, Kati: University of Tampere, Finland
Is a Brief Tutor-Training Course Adequate?
Vuoskoski, Pirjo: Mikkeli Polytechnic, Finland
Developing Assessment and Evaluation in Problem-based Curriculum - Experiences about Physiotherapy Education and Clinical Practice
Wertz, Vincent: Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
Ben-Naoum, Kouider: Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
Delsarte, Philippe: Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
PBL in Mathematics: What is a "Good" Problem?
Wilkie, Kay: University of Dundee, UK
Bracher, Lee: University of Dundee, UK
Simulated Experience as the Problem
Yang, Shan-Chou: National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Yang, Shang-Tsung: National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Tsai, Ming-Jie: National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Problem Discovery and Analysis in the Teaching of Design Using PBL – the Example of Interior Design
Yap Meng Hong, Billy: Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore
Wong Wai, Mun: Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore
Wee Keng Neo, Lynda: Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore
Problem-based Learning in Learning Organisation -Oriented Military Schools: Can it Work?