Bibliography for Problem-based Learning

   by Mary O'Brian

Department of Special Education, Illinois State University

Abdullah, M.H. (1998). Problem-based learning in language instruction: A
       constructivist method.  Bloomington, IN: ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English,
       and Communication. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED423550).

Albanese, M.A., & Mitchell, S. (1993).  Problem-based learning: A review of the
        Literature on its outcomes and implementation issues.  Academic Medicine, 68(1),
        52-81.
        *Milner Call Number: R11 .A9404 (Floor 5)

Banta, T. W., Black, K. E., & Kline, K. A. (2000).  PBL 2000 plenary address offers 
      evidence for and against problem-based learning. PBL Insight, 3(3), 1-11.

Duch, B. J., Groh, W. E., & Allen, D. E. (Eds). (2001).  The power of problem-based
        Learning: a practical “how to” for teaching undergraduate courses in any
        Discipline.  Sterling, VA: Stylus Publications.
        
Eck, J. C. (2000).  A sample of assessment findings related to Samford University’s
        Problem-based learning initiative.  PBL Insight, 3(3), 12-13. (Note that you
       will have to scroll down to page 12.)

Evenson, D. H., & Hmelo, C. E. (2000).  Problem-based learning: a research 
        Perspective on learning interactions.  Mahway, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.  
        *Available online through NetLibrary.  No password needed when using a computer 
         connected to the campus network. 

Glasgow, N.A. (1997). New curriculum for new times: a guide to student-centered,
        Problem-based learning.  Thousand oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Lampert, M. (2001).  Teaching problems and the problems of teaching.  New Haven, CT:
        Yale University Press.

Levin, B. (Ed.) (2001).  Energizing teacher education and professional development with
        Problem-based learning.  Alexandria, VA:  Association for supervision and
        Curriculum Development.

Lieux, E.M. (1996).  A comparative study of learning in lecture vs. problem-based
        Format.  ABOUT TEACHING -- #50.  A Newsletter of the Center for Teaching Effectiveness
        Spring 1996.

Rideout, E. (2001).  Transforming nursing education through problem-based
        Learning.  Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Savin-Baden, M. (2000).  Problem-based learning in higher education:
        Untold stories.  Philadelphia, PA: Open University Press.

Schwartz, P., Mennin, S., & Webb, G. (Eds). (2001).  Problem-based learning: case
        Studies, experience and practice.  Sterling, VA: Stylus Publications.

Torp, L., & Sage, S. (2002).  Problems as possibilities: Problem-based
        Learning for K-16 education.  Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and
        Curriculum Development.

Vernon, D. T. A., & Blake, R. L. 91993).  Does problem-based learning work? A meta-
        Analysis of evaluative research.  Academic Medicine 68(8), 550-563.
        *Milner Call Number: R11 .A9404 (Floor 5)

Selected Web Sites

IMSA Center for Problem-Based Learning

Investigating PBL: A WebQuest (University of San Diego)

Problem Based Learning (University of Delaware)

Problem Based Learning Initiative (Southern Illinois University School of Medicine)

The Samford PBL Initiative (Includes a section of Online Articles)