IC-PBL Tutor
Tutor in IC-PBL Course?
- The role of instructor offering timely assistance is one of the most important factors in IC-PBL for student-centered learning. If there is a large number of learner groups in class or if the class is not only demanding with a variety of contents but also professional, the role of tutor assisting the instructor comes into play.
- The tutor who has expertise in learning contents, teaching experience, and prior knowledge of IC-PBL course will be substantially more helpful for learner groups in class.
The Role of Tutor (Barrows 1985, 1988)
| Step | PBL Process | Tutor’s Role |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Climate setting |
- Introduce a new learning method - Setting the climate - Guiding leaner’s and tutor’s role |
| Problem solving | Problem setting |
- Inquiring for learner’s learning facilitation - Diagnosing and mediating learner’s weakness - Guiding learner’s active participation - Monitoring learner’s learning pace and level - Guiding and mediating interpersonal relationships within a group |
| Bringing the problem home and drawing learning issues | ||
| Data collection for problem solving | ||
| Double-checking the problem and drawing an action plan | ||
| Summary | Performance presentation |
- Guiding evaluation activities - Summarizing learning issues |
| Summary of learning outcomes and evaluation |
