“Arguing” with Arguments: An Assignment on Academic Debate for Bachelor and Master Students
By Karin Bijsterveld & Sophie Vanhoonacker In times of increased societal polarisation and cultural diversity, an open academic debate with mutual respect for differences in opinion cannot always be taken for granted. With its emphasis on active learning, Problem Based…
Using games to activate students in PBL: Reflections from a CPD workshop
By Patrick Bijsmans & Anna Harris One of the key characteristics of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is its emphasis – or even dependence – on active student engagement. One way of activating students in such a context is the use of…
Designing a new course in and beyond COVID-19 times
By Patrick Bijsmans PBL course design is a recurring topic in academic literature, but also in staff development. This concerns, for instance, applying general PBL principles to assignment design, but also the need for varying assignments. The design process is…
