Elizabeth Jordan

Senior instructor (tenure)
Department of Educational Counselling and Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS)

Dr. Jordan has brought innovation to her classes with the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL). The PBL scenarios are based on her personal experiences as a classroom teacher for eleven years. Using PBL Dr. Jordan is first author on two textbooks in Special Education and Educational Psychology. As well she has written numerous articles and presented at different conferences. Her volunteer work extends to writing and teaching two courses at the United Nations Somali Refugee Camp in Daadab, Kenya.

Contributions:

Jordan, E.A. & Porath, M. (2006). Educational psychology: A problem-based approach. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.  
Jordan, E.A., Porath, M., & Jamieson, J.R. (2000). Problem-based learning in inclusive education. Scarborough, ON: Prentice-Hall Canada.  

Keywords:

Problem-based learning; Special education course development.
Elizabeth.Jordan@ubc.ca 
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