Learning
by using problems owned by students
Learning
by using problems owned by students is a kind of teaching and learning which is
carried out in the classroom and concerned to the strategy which is centered
pedagogy in which students try to comprehend the lesson or subject through the students ability and
competence to solve the problem based on
an open-ended problem found in trigger
material. Learning by using problems
owned by students process does not concern on problem solving to find out the way out of
problems provided , but it permits for the increasing of desirable skills and attributes. This covers the competence or knowledge acquisition, enhanced group
collaboration and communication. Learning by using problems owned by students process was increased for treatment of education and has since been broadened in
applications for other programs of learning. The process permits for students to increase competence or ability used for their practice to come . It enhances
the deep thinking appraisal, literature
retrieval and to be brave the ongoing learning in a group environment.
Learning
by using problems owned by students process involves studying or learning
something in groups of students . Each student takes on a
function in the group that can be formal
or informal and the function of students often rotates. It is concerned on the student's thinking and reasoning to make their own learning. The Maastricht seven-jump
process involves clarifying terms, defining problem(s), brainstorming,
structuring and hypothesis, learning objectives, independent study and
synthesis.
Briefly
, it is identifying what students have known, what thing students want to comprehend and how and where to get information provided that may guide to get the problems way out . The function
of the instructor or teacher is to
facilitate studying and learning by giving
help , guiding, and keeping and eye on them about the learning process.
The teacher should develop students' belief to involve on the problem, and make students brave ,
while also stretching their comprehension . This process is based on
constructivism.. Learning by using problems
owned by students represents a paradigm shift from traditional teaching
and learning philosophy
which is more often directive approach . The
constructs for teaching Learning by using problems owned by students are stickily different from traditional classroom or lecture teaching and
often needs more time
allotment & resources.
The
Learning by using problems owned by
students process was pioneered in medical school programs McMaster University
in Hamilton. Traditional medical education disenchanted students, who perceived
the vast amount of material presented in the first three years of medical
school as having little relevance to the practice of medicine and clinically
based medicine.
The Learning by using problems owned by
students curriculum was developed in
order to give the spirit and vivid learning by permitting students to know the relevance and application to the next
function to come . It keeps a higher stage
of motivation towards learning, and
shows the necessary of responsible,
professional attitudes with teamwork values. The motivation for learning drives
interest because it permit for choosing of problems that own real-world application. and needs.
Learning
by using problems owned by students has
subsequently been adopted by other medical school programs
Advantages
of Learning by using problems owned by
students
There
are advantages of Learning by using problems
owned by students namely to make student focus which give them opportunity to be active in learning and good comprehension and retention of knowledge. It also assists to increase life skills and life style which are suitable to many purposes
It can be used to develop content knowledge while simultaneously
fostering the development of communication, problem-solving, critical thinking,
working together , and self-directed learning skills.. Learning by using problems owned by students may put students to find out the optimal function by using
real-world experiences. This strategy also collective group intellect, differing
perspectives which probably offer
different thinking and paradigm and solutions to a certain problem.
Disadvantages
of Learning by using problems owned by
students
Based
on the thinking of Wood (2003), the biggest
disadvantage to this process involves
the utilization of resources and teacher or trainer facilitation. It needs more people to participate an active function to participate and group-led discussion and teachers . It is
resource-intensive because it requires more physical space and more accessible
computer resources to accommodate simultaneous group-learning.
Students also report uncertainty with
information overload and are unable to determine how much study is required and
the relevance of information available. Students may not have access to
teachers who serve as the inspirational role models that traditional curriculum
offers.
