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Recommended Citation: Bentley, J F, G R Lowry, and G A Sandy. Introduction to Business Systems Development / Students Perspective of a Problem-based Learning Approach. In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2000, v 17 (Philadelphia): §404.

Introduction to Business Systems Development / Students Perspective of a Problem-based Learning Approach

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John F. Bentley    [a1] [a2]
School of Information Systems
Victoria University of Technology    [u1] [u2]
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia    [c1] [c2]

Glenn R Lowry    [a1] [a2]
School of Information Systems
Victoria University of Technology    [u1] [u2]
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia    [c1] [c2]

Geoffrey A Sandy    [a1] [a2]
School of Information Systems
Victoria University of Technology    [u1] [u2]
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia    [c1] [c2]

This paper presents the results of a qualitative research study aimed at understanding students' perspectives of a trial of Problem Based Learning (PBL) in a traditional information systems course structure. Issues that arose and difficulties that were encountered by students are discussed. The major themes identified from the students' perspective of the Problem Based Learning approach were: improved problem solving, improved time management, self learning, improved research skills, improved group work skills, and the use of realistic problems. Issues included a focus on factual knowledge, problems encountered with group work participation, weaker students requiring more direction, and preparation and motivation for PBL.

Keywords: problem-based learning, PBL, computing education, information systems education

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