Integrated Science and Health Education: Empowering Youth to promote their Wellbeing through Problem-based Learning
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Developing students’ understanding of prevalent health issues that may significantly impact their academic achievement and social development is crucial to empower them in addressing these challenges and promoting their well-being. The Problem-based Learning (PBL) approach serves as an effective pedagogy to this end. Drawing on socio-constructivist and self-regulation concepts, this paper focuses on the transformative potential of interdisciplinary PBL activities that can facilitate students’ learning and engagement with health issues in their science courses.
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