An Approach on Effective & Efficient Project-Based Learning (PBL)

摘要

Data structures and algorithms course is a core foundation stone in a computer science curriculum which has considerable difficulty not only in learning but also in teaching. In order to help students to master the algorithms, this paper describes the use of Project Based Learning in data structures and algorithms course teaching. The research shows, it acquires an obviously good effect in teaching practice. PBL projects are focused on questions or problems that "drive" students to encounter (and struggle with) the central concepts and principles of a discipline. This criterion is a subtle one. The definition of the project (for students) must "be crafted in order to make a connection between activities and the underlying conceptual knowledge that one might hope to foster. From the obtained results with performed experimental evaluation, the realized Project Based Learning model may provide more effective and efficient educational experience.