Associate Professor Alex Stojcevski                         
Director, Problem Based Learning Program

Welcome to the Office for Problem Based Learning.

The Office for Problem Based Learning in the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science has been setup for many reasons which all relate to Problem/Project/Practice Based Learning. On one level, the Office for Problem Based Learning is a planning and resource body for anyone interested in PBL. On another level, through a steering committee whose membership includes the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science, the office is a decision-making body.Some of the critical elements related to PBL, which have been identified as key areas, are described below. In the links you will be able to locate critical information which we hope grasps your interest and imagination.

TEACHING & LEARNING

In this section you will be able to find information on PBL Student Support, useful PBL links, the PBL student Induction Manual, as well as links to the Engineering Schools within Victoria University who practice PBL.

RESEARCH & CREATIVITY

In this section you will be able to locate internal, national, as well as international publications related to PBL. In addition, the section will provide you with information on current and past research projects related to pedagogy and PBL, as well as general literature.

STAFF SUPPORT

This section has been setup to inform you of professional staff development activities which the office could assist you with. This ranges from short course PBL workshops to long term staff development opportunities through our international partners.

INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY

In the industry and community section you will find information on community and industry projects which are directly linked to our PBL curriculum. In addition, if you are a community organisation or a company which would like to collaborate with us and would like to have a direct impact on the future of Engineering in Australia, this section will give you the opportunity to propose your ideas and/or projects.

MEDIA

In this section, you will be able to view and/or download our bi-annual international newsletter Thoughts on PBL, as well as view media releases and office publications. Our Annual Reports and Management Plans can also be found in this section.

CONSULTANCY

If you require assistance with PBL curriculum development, PBL staff development, or any other support related to changing towards PBL, whether it is on an individual level or institutional level, then this section is for you.  

Once again, welcome to the Office for Problem Based Learning and happy PBLing.

Associate Professor Alex Stojcevski
Director
Office for Problem Based Learning