Scholar Profiles
Elizabeth Raburn
2003 - 2004 University Scholar
Mentor: Shannon Washburn
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
"Through the USP I hope to learn things about education that I can share with others in improving the education of our youth. Our nation depends on people being well educated, and one very important area that many people tend to forget about is agriculture. If I can find a way to help at least one person improve their learning, then I will have considered my work in this program a success."
Elizabeth is a senior majoring in agricultural leadership. She serves as vice president of the Agricultural Education and Communication Society, and has received the Outstanding New Member award from the organization. She has been on the Dean’s List in her college and on the President’s Honor Roll. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys playing intramural sports.
Research Description:
Problem-Based Learning
One of the most common things asked by teachers is, "How can I get my students to learn?" Teachers strive to meet their students' needs now more than ever. However, many teachers can get stuck in one method of teaching because it fits their personality and time schedule the best. Many students do not learn because they are told about something. They learn when they actually experience something for themselves. It is my goal to research the Problem-Based Teaching Method. My project will include research on previous studies of Problem-Based Learning and also a study that I will conduct in a teacher education course. I will answer the question, "Why do students prefer to be taught with the Problem-Based Learning Method and then when they teach use other methods?" It is my goal to create an understanding of this method of teaching. I will help educators to understand the impact of the method that they use to teach and show the positive results from using Problem-Based Learning.
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