مجلة أبحاث

Problem-based Learning As A Strategy For Developing Graduate Skills In Algerian Higher Education

Auteurs : Bouzar Rebiha Dinarzad . Abdelmadjid Bekai .

Résumé

This paper aims to identify the benefits of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), one of the modern strategies in university education, and to examine how much it can contribute to enriching and shaping higher education outcomes under the LMD system in Algeria. The LMD system was adopted to reduce the gap between the university and the job market. However, classical teaching methods, such as lectures and narration, still dominate university classrooms, especially in the social sciences. These methods help build theoretical knowledge, but they remain limited in preparing students for real professional situations. To address this problem, the paper presents the PBL method, its theoretical basis, its main educational elements, and its advantages and disadvantages. It then discusses what PBL can offer to the job market through the quality of higher education outcomes. Finally, it asks whether the reality of the Algerian university is compatible with the requirements of applying this strategy. The paper concludes with recommendations on reviewing curricula, relying on active and collaborative learning methods, and training teaching staff.

Mots clés

Problem-Based Learning ; Higher Education ; LMD System ; Active Learning ; Lmd