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Adopting Problem-Based Learning in Criminology and Criminal Justice Education

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  • Dae-Young Kim

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While problem-based learning (PBL) has been successfully used in many disciplines for over 30 years, it has not yet been widely adopted by criminal justice instructors. It is a student-centered curriculum that empowers undergraduate students to decide what they learn and to apply their knowledge and skills while solving real-world problems in relevant and authentic contexts. The present study provides an overview of PBL and empirical evidence for the effectiveness of problem-based instruction in many disciplines. This article offers theoretical foundations for adopting PBL in the study of crime and criminal justice. Finally, for scaffolding instructors striving to implement PBL, this article describes possible formats of implementation and also identifies the challenges new PBL instructors may encounter during application and provides specific recommendations.

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  • Dae-Young Kim, 2014. "Adopting Problem-Based Learning in Criminology and Criminal Justice Education," SAGE Open, , vol. 4(3), pages 21582440145, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:4:y:2014:i:3:p:2158244014542086
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244014542086
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