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Authentic Problem Solving and Learning in the 21st Century

Perspectives from Singapore and Beyond

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Editors:
  1. Young Hoan Cho

    1. Department of Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)

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  2. Imelda S. Caleon

    1. Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore

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  3. Manu Kapur

    1. Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore

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  • Introduces authentic problem solving and learning practices for school stakeholders
  • Provides theoretical explanations of authentic learning processes and outcomes
  • Shows how authentic learning can be designed and implemented to help develop 21st century competencies

Part of the book series: Education Innovation Series (EDIN)

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction and Overview

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Authentic Problem Solving and Learning for Twenty-First Century Learners

      • Young Hoan Cho, Imelda S. Caleon, Manu Kapur
      Pages 3-16

  3. Authentic Problems and Tasks

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 17-17
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    2. The Role of Authentic Tasks in Promoting Twenty-First Century Learning Dispositions

      • Jennifer Pei-Ling Tan, Youyan Nie
      Pages 19-39

    3. A Design Model for Problem-Based Learning

      • Nachamma Sockalingam
      Pages 41-55

    4. Mathematical Problem-Solving Using Real-World Problems

      • Lu Pien Cheng, Tin Lam Toh
      Pages 57-71

  4. Problem-Based Learning Environments

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 73-73
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    2. Problem-Based Learning: Conception, Practice, and Future

      • Woei Hung
      Pages 75-92

    3. Using Problems to Learn in a Polytechnic Context

      • Karen Goh, Violet Chan, Mae Lee, Glen O’Grady
      Pages 93-113

    4. Pedagogical Interfaces in a Problem-Based Learning Environment: Cognitive Functioning at PBL Stages

      • Bee Leng Chua, Woon Chia Liu, Oon-Seng Tan
      Pages 115-131

    5. Finding Common Ground During Collaborative Problem Solving: Pupils’ Engagement in Scenario-Based Inquiry

      • Frederick Toralballa Talaue, Mijung Kim, Tan Aik-Ling
      Pages 133-151

  5. Authentic Practice in School

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 153-153
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    2. Cultivating a Remix Movement in an East Asian Culture

      • Kenneth Y. T. Lim, David Hung, Ming De Yuen, Hon Jia Koh
      Pages 155-172

    3. Authentic Thinking with Argumentation: Putting on the Thinking Caps of Scientists and Designers

      • Jongho Baek, Eunjung Koh, Young Hoan Cho, Dae Hong Jeong
      Pages 173-191

    4. Using an Immersive Environment to Address Problems Associated with the Learning of Geography

      • Kenneth Y. T. Lim, Habibah Ismail
      Pages 193-209

  6. Authentic Practice Through Productive Failure

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 211-211
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    2. Learning from Productive Failure

      • Manu Kapur, Leslie Toh
      Pages 213-227

    3. Discussing Student Solutions Is Germane for Learning when Providing or Delaying Instruction

      • Katharina Loibl, Nikol Rummel
      Pages 229-248

    4. Mathematical Skills and Learning by Invention in Small Groups

      • Michael Wiedmann, Ryan C. Leach, Nikol Rummel, Jennifer Wiley
      Pages 249-265
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About this book

With the rapid changes in the social, political, economic and technological landscape around the world, today’s learners face a more globally competitive job market after leaving school. The 21st century, which is characterized by the emergence of knowledge-based societies, expects learners to be comfortable in dealing with ambiguities and complexities in the real world and to be able to use knowledge as a tool at their workplace. This book will help readers develop an in-depth understanding of authentic problem solving and learning, and how it can be used to make a difference in their school or learning communities for the development of 21st century competencies. Comprising 20 chapters written by Singapore-based and international authors, the book is organized into three themes: authentic problems, authentic practices, and authentic participation. It details innovative school practices (e.g. productive failure) concerning the design of problems, learning activities, learning environments, and ICT tools for authentic problem solving and learning. Along with theoretical explanations of authentic learning processes and outcomes, the book also elucidates how students learn by generating and exploring solutions to complex problems and which cognitive functions are needed at different stages of problem-based learning. Presenting coherent descriptions of instructional design principles, successful cases and challenges encountered in K-12 schools and learning communities, the book provides useful information, new insights, and practical guidance for school directors, parents, teachers and researchers seeking to develop authentic learning environments for 21st century learners.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)

    Young Hoan Cho

  • Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore

    Imelda S. Caleon, Manu Kapur

About the editors

Young Hoan Cho is an assistant professor of Educational Technology in the Department of Education at Seoul National University, South Korea. He earned a PhD in information science and learning technologies from the University of Missouri, USA. He was previously a research scientist at the Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore. His research focuses on problem-based learning environments, computer-supported collaborative learning, argumentation, and 3D virtual worlds. 

Imelda S. Caleon is Research Scientist at the Centre for research in Pedagogy and Practice, National Institute of Education, Singapore. Her research interests include conceptual change and development, informal learning, inquiry-based learning and creative-collaborative problem solving, particularly in relation to science education.

Manu Kapur is an Associate Professor of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning, as well as the Head of Research of the Learning Sciences Lab at the National Institute of Education (Singapore). His research examines the role of Productive Failure in learning and problem solving.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Authentic Problem Solving and Learning in the 21st Century

  • Book Subtitle: Perspectives from Singapore and Beyond

  • Editors: Young Hoan Cho, Imelda S. Caleon, Manu Kapur

  • Series Title: Education Innovation Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-521-1

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-287-520-4Published: 21 August 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-10-1178-8Published: 23 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-287-521-1Published: 12 August 2015

  • Series ISSN: 2211-4874

  • Series E-ISSN: 2211-4882

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 368

  • Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations, 27 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Educational Technology, Teaching and Teacher Education

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