Educational Publications

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

Klegeris A. (2021) Mixed-mode instruction using active learning in small teams improves generic problem-solving skills of university students. J. Furth. High. Educ. 45:871-85

Klegeris, A., Dubois, P.J., Code, W.J., Bradshaw, H. (2019) Non-linear improvement in generic problem-solving skills of university students: a longitudinal study. High. Educ. Res. Dev. 38:1432–1444

Klegeris, A., Gustaffson, E., Hurren, H. (2018) Generic problem-solving skills and academic ability of students as distinct skill sets revealed by an assessment panel and campus-wide testing. Compare J. Compar. Int. Edu. 48:674-85

Klegeris, A., Barclay McKeown S., Hurren, H., Spielman, L.J., Stuart, M., Bahniwal, M. (2017) Dynamics of undergraduate student generic problem-solving skills captured by a campus-wide study. Higher Educ. 74:877–96

Klegeris, A., Bahniwal, M., Hurren, H. (2013) Improvement in generic problem-solving abilities of students by use of tutor-less problem-based learning in a large classroom setting. CBE-Life Sci. Educ. 12: 73-79.

Klegeris, A., Bahniwal, M., Hurren, H. (2012) Lack of Correlation between Distinct University Student Skill Sets Identified by Using a Panel of Assessments: A Two Year Study. Int J. Arts Sci. 5:479-498.

Klegeris, A., Hurren H. (2011) Impact of problem-based learning in a large classroom setting: Student perception and problem-solving skills. Adv. Physiol. Educ. 35:408-415

Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings

Klegeris, A. Developing and assessing the generic problem-solving skills of undergraduate students. Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and New Developments 2017 (END 2017) in Lisbon, Portugal, June 2017.

Klegeris, A., Hurren, H. (2016) Complementing “flipped classroom” delivery of course materials with problem-based learning exercises. Proceedings of the International Academic Conference on Teaching, Learning and E-learning (IAC-TLE) 2016 in Budapest, Hungary (ISBN 978-80-906231-3-2) pp. 152-158.

Klegeris, A., Bahniwal, M., Hurren, H. (2013) Tutor-less problem-based learning in a large classroom setting significantly enhances generic problem-solving skills of undergraduate students. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) 2013 in Seville, Spain (ISBN: 978-84-616-3847-5) pp. 5592-5600.

Klegeris, A., Hurren, H. (2011) Problem-based learning in a large classroom setting: Methodology, student perception and problem-solving skills. Proceedings of EDULEARN11 Conference, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain (ISBN: 978-84-615-0441-1) pp. 2532-2541

Peer-reviewed Book Chapters

Klegeris, A., Hurren, H. (2016) Improving undergraduate student generic problem solving skills by using problem-based learning in a large classroom setting. In “Problem-Solving: Strategies, Challenges and Outcomes’ Karla Newton, K. (Ed.), pp. 211-220, Nova Publishers, New York.

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