Technological innovation, the quick pace of change, and globalization have revolutionized our lives and have prompted a call for radical change in the way we educate in universities. This call has been echoed around the world and educators are attempting to respond. A featured theme in the global education reform movement involves a focus on developing students' thinking abilities. Evolved thinking abilities are seen as ·key to navigating effectively the complex personal, civic, and professional dimensions of the new era, and as necessary for individuals, corporations, and societies to thrive in the new global economy. This article highlights the central role that enhanced thinking abilities (especially problem solving) play in the global reform movement, and demonstrates the relevance of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) as an instructional vehicle for achie- ving these globalized education outcomes.
INTRODUCTION
A CALL FOR CHANGE IN EDUCATION: TOWARD ENHANCING THINKING SKILLS FOR LEARNING
A DIRECTION FOR CHANGE IN EDUCATION: TOWARD LEARNING COMMUNITIES
GLOBALIZED EDUCATION OUTCOMES: TOWARD CREATING LEARNING PERSONS
PROMOTING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ACHIEVING GLOBAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES USING PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING (PBL)
SAMPLE PROBLEM
CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING PROBLEMS
RELEVANCE AND CHALLENGES OF PBL
CONCLUSION
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