Problem-based learning and the relevance of teaching and learning European Studies in times of crises
| Autor: | Esther Versluis, Patrick Bijsmans |
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| Přispěvatelé: | RS: FASoS - CERiM, RS: FASoS PCE, Political Science, RS: FASoS NIG, RS: FASoS Studio Europa Maastricht |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Problem-based learning
Context (language use) STUDENTS Relevance European studies Crisis European Studies DESIGN Political science 050602 political science & public administration media_common.cataloged_instance European union media_common business.industry Learning environment 05 social sciences 050301 education Comparative politics REFLECTIONS Public relations Focus group 0506 political science Brexit Political Science and International Relations Societal change Teaching and learning business EU 0503 education INTEGRATION |
| Zdroj: | European Political Science, 19(4), 668-686. Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. |
| ISSN: | 1680-4333 |
| DOI: | 10.1057/s41304-020-00263-0 |
| Popis: | The succession of economic and financial crises, the migration crisis, and, of course, Brexit have raised many questions about the future of the European Union. Such crises present challenges for teaching and learning European Studies. This article discusses the question how to maintain a relevant study programme while taking into account ever-changing societal developments. Based on a survey conducted among students of a Bachelor in European Studies, and a subsequent focus group discussion, we look at programme relevance and programme capacity to deal with societal change in the context of a problem-based learning environment. Our study reveals that problem-based learning, when applied consistently and correctly, is a good educational approach to ensure that a study programme is relevant and capable of capturing societal change. At the same time, students seem to prefer a more guided version of problem-based learning, which presents challenges concerning its possible contribution to teaching and learning in times of crises. While we discuss the situation in one specific BA programme, we will do so in light of general challenges in the fields of European Studies, International Relations, and Politics. |
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