Step one of this exercise is for each student to read the following article and watch the OneSearch tutorial prior to class. This will give the group as a whole a shared starting point for exploration and discussion.
Lehrman, R. A. (2012, March 18). Video game nation: Why so many play. Christian Science Monitor.
The following are assignments for this module.
Problem-based instruction is designed to:
At the end of this session you will be able to:
The following problem is designed to mirror a real world issue you may encounter in your day to day life. It will be the basis of our exercise.
The Problem
You represent a local citizen’s group who supports or opposes armed guards in your public schools. Your School Board is hosting a town meeting next week to hear argumens on this proposal. Your citizen’s group has asked you to speak on their behalf. You want to support your argument to the Board with reputable research. What position will you argue? What research will you present and why? What do you believe is the best solution to curb gun violence in America's schools?
The following problem is designed to mirror a real world issue you may encounter in your day to day life. It will be the basis of our exercise.
The Problem
You work for a major gaming company (insert company’s name) in the Research and Development Department. Your supervisor has informed you that the Company is interested in exploring the market for developing educational video games that support College students in developmental learning courses. Some particular skills these students may need help with are reading, writing, time management, and goal setting. Your supervisor has asked you to research the benefits and potential audience of such an endeavor for a presentation she is preparing for the CEO. Strong research will help your supervisor to make a good impression with the CEO, and for you with your supervisor.
Will you argue for or against expanding into this market? What research will you present to support this rationale?
The following problem is designed to mirror a real world issue you may encounter in your day to day life. It will be the basis of our exercise.
The Problem
Your instructor has assigned you a research paper to critically evaluate the use of "the hero" in an ancient myth. You have been asked to interpret how use of "the hero" might relate to social and cultural issues of today. You are expected to support your position and arguments with scholarly research.
How will you explain your position on the topic? What sources will you present?
The following problem is designed to mirror a real world issue you may encounter in your day to day life. It will be the basis of our exercise.
The Problem
You represent a local citizen’s group who supports or opposes Company Digg developing a business in your town. Your town is rich in Appalachian history and culture. Your city council will hold a town meeting next week to gather feedback on Company Digg’s development proposal. Your citizen’s group has asked you to speak on their behalf. You want to support your argument to the Council with reputable research. What position will you argue? What research will you present and why?
The following problem is designed to mirror a real world issue you may encounter in your day to day life. It will be the basis of our exercise.
The Problem
You are a psychologist treating a patient with familial issues. You discovered that the patient is a middle child. You will be meeting with your patient in a few hours and would like to find some additional articles/resources to share with him.
So, you need to show credible research and be able to explain to the patient that birth order affects relationships with parents, siblings, and even spouses. How will you explain your position on the topic? What sources will you present?
The following problem is designed to mirror a real world issue you may encounter in your day to day life. It will be the basis of our exercise.
The Problem
Your ENG102 instructor has asked you to write a five page persuasive paper taking one of the following stances. She has shared an article (Step 1) with your class.
She has asked each student/group to come to the next class prepared to talk about their position on the topic and to provide rationale, which supports that opinion. What will you argue? What sources will you present?