Project-based Learning (PBL) to Improve the Teamwork Ability and Information Literacy of Undergraduate Students

Abstract

In our rapidly changing society, universities are expected to foster engineering expertise and collaborative abilities in their students. To meet these requirements, our department has developed project-based learning (PBL), which is provided in combination with information literacy education at Kindai University Central Library. A 3-year survey showed that the students’ information literacy improved after exposure to the information literacy education and the PBL. Another 1-year survey indicated that students could well express their own opinions and summarize future challenges. PBL combined with information literacy education is an effective approach to improve students’ collaborative abilities.