Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• Hadi Khanmohammadi ¹
• Leila Shams ²

¹ Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

² PhD in Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a pedagogical approach designed to enhance students' knowledge and skills. In this approach, learners are confronted with real-world problems and tasks, necessitating critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. The significance of PBL lies in its ability to foster critical thinking, enhance practical skills, bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, promote collaboration and interpersonal interactions, and stimulate creativity in addressing complex issues and developing innovative solutions. Given the importance of this approach and the objectives of governance schools in developed counties to elevate the skills of students and governors in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience, this study employs a comparative case study strategy to examine governance schools globally. Based on this analysis, the methods employed by these schools in integrating PBL principles to strengthen students' and public governors' cognitive (conceptual), interpersonal, and technical skills to address public issues are outlined.

Keywords

• Problem-based learning
• Governance schools
• Governance
• Governors