Problem-based learning in data mining
Pirjo Moen · 2006
Good teaching is teaching where the teaching method and assessment methods are aligned with the learning activities stated in objectives of the course. Typically such teaching is also student-focused. One example of such a teaching method is problem-based learning. Problem-based learning has been widely studied and applied in many fields. In this paper we describe one example of how problem-based learning has been applied in teaching of data mining. We first describe the structure of a course of methods for data mining. Then we analyse the course both from a teacher's and from a students' perspective. We also present some ideas on how this course could still be improved in the future.