Developing teaching by implementing problem based learning

Abstract

This development project is an implementation plan for problem based learning method in to the field of logistics engineering education. The report considers theoretical content of problem based learning method and the recommendation for implementation into teaching. The main focus is to concentrate on the actual planning of actions for the implementation. The course where the plan is made for is a part of professional studies in Logistics Engineering Programme in Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. The report gives insight to the seven steps of problem based learning method. Also different roles in PBL method are being discovered. The role of the course Logistics Management Systems 2, as a part of Logistics Engineering Educations professional studies, is explained so that the reader will understand the motive for PBL implementation. In the implementation the emphasis is on planning facilities and practical issues. Facilities consist of both physical facilities and virtual learning environment. Practical issues consist of introduction, weekly schedule, cases, feedback and assessment