Academic Exchange Quarterly Spring 2012, Volume 16, Issue 1 Expanded issue up to 400+ pages. Articles on various topics plus the following special sections. Problem-Based Learning Feature Editor Wendy Michelle Frazier, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Science Education George Mason University, VA E-mail: wfrazier@gmu.edu Focus: A forthcoming issue in AEQ is on Problem-Based Learning. PBL is a pedagogical strategy, which, at its very center, uses authentic problem-based cases situated in a specific discipline to foster experiential learning, and collaborative dialogue. With its emphasis on content learning and rich problem-solving, PBL’s goal is to scaffold learners’ thinking, enhance motivation to learn, and support self-directed learning. Problem-based learning has had a major impact on the thinking and practice of numerous disciplines ranging from medicine, law, business, and education. It involves all aspects of instruction including teaching, facilitation, curriculum, and assessment and requires commitment and support at all levels of administration. Manuscripts in problem-based learning are invited that consider conceptual, practical, qualitative, quantitative or mixed method research and works-in-progress or future directions. Papers from pre-school, postsecondary and work-place use of PBL reflecting different cultural and disciplinary contexts are welcome. Who May Submit: Manuscripts are welcome from researchers, teachers, practitioners, administrators, faculty, and graduate students co-authored with their professor. Please identify your submission with keyword: PBL Submission deadline: any time until the end of November 2011; see details for other deadline options like early, regular, and short. Submission Procedure: http://rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/rufen1.htm PROMOTION VENUES know to this journal Academic Exchange Quarterly print edition has authors and readers in 50+ countries AEQ print edition = wide global recognition                                                                 make it happen...