Personal Perspective on Teaching/learning Model

Personal Perspective on Teaching/Learning Model Paper

University of Phoenix

Personal Perspective Paper

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the benefits of three major components of The University of Phoenix's Teaching/learning model. The 1st is rEsource, which is a electronic delivery system of course materials. The 2nd is Learning Teams, which divides classrooms into groups working together towards course objectives and the 3rd is Problem Based Learning which is the learning that results from the process of working towards the understanding or resolution of a problem.

The Value of rEsource

rEsource is a method of delivering course materials electronically. In essence rEsource takes the place of hard copy text books in terms of material support for subject matters. One major advantage of that is rather than only having just once source of reference

to any particualir concept being taught, rEsource users have multiple sources of support for subject content. rEsource is designed to tie materials more directly to course substance. Its user friendly

streamlined design in effect breaks down courses into manageable easily digestable portions of information.

The Value of Learning Teams

A Learning Team is a group made up of people with a diversity of talents, strengths and experiences collaborating towards a common objective. This brings with it the foundation for stimulating discussion, creativity, and effective problem solving. The Learning team environment also help promote awareness of other perspectives and encourages a more opening minded approach to problem solving.

The Value of Problem-Based Learning

The essence of the PBL method involves the three steps of: confronting the problem; engaging in independent study; and returning to the problem. The 1st step is usually identifying a problem, or "Case Study". The most common form of case study is a narrative of an actual event or situation in which learners and teachers examine, discuss and propose solutions to a realistic problem situation. The best case studies present a dilemma, or puzzle, that will elicit very different responses and suggestions