Engaging MBA students in problem based learning to foster self directed learning

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Chew, Janet Cheng Lian. (2009). Engaging MBA students in problem based learning to foster self directed learning. The International Journal of Learning. 16(6), pp. 597 - 610. https://doi.org/10.18848/1447-9494/CGP/v16i06/58731
AuthorsChew, Janet Cheng Lian
Abstract

This paper seeks to review the traditional teaching practices in higher education in the field of business using relevant research studies and highlights the germane teaching knowledge of the author as a business postgraduate educator. It focuses on academics concerns in relation to the problematic transition issues from university to professional practice at a postgraduate level. It highlights the inability of postgraduate students (especially the Masters of Business (MBA) students) to problem solve in the 'real business world' situation and their limited exposure to self directed learning within the context of professional practice. Students tend to view a business education as simply a "right of passage," a necessary credential and an imposed set of hurdles with little significance to the real business world. Their education is often reduced to acquiring a degree (merely another commodity to be purchased in the marketplace), and the final grade becomes the overriding concern (rather than learning). The intent of the author is to advocate a student centered, self-directed learning environment for the students with an emphasis on 1) practical problem based learning tools linking to business cases (Business environment analysis tools) and 2) creative formal assessments to evaluate the students' problem-solving skills and self-directed learning skills. Problem-based learning therefore requires that students are active learners, responsible for their own learning and in due course develop selfdirected learning.

KeywordsBusiness Environment Analysis Tools; Problem based Learning; Self Directed Learning; Student Centered Learning
Year2009
JournalThe International Journal of Learning
Journal citation16 (6), pp. 597 - 610
PublisherCommon Ground Publishing
ISSN1447-9494
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.18848/1447-9494/CGP/v16i06/58731
Scopus EID2-s2.0-77950192354
Web address (URL)https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=47479324&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Page range597 - 610
Research GroupPeter Faber Business School
Place of publicationUnited States of America
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