The 4th International Research Symposium on Problem Based Learning (IRSPBL2013) will be organized by the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in Problem Based Learning. The UNESCO Chair, based at Aalborg University, aims to create a global society for researchers and academic staff working with PBL. The 4th International Research Symposium on PBL will be
held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the 2–3 July 2013. A pre‐conference workshop will also be conducted on 1st July 2013.

The 4th International Research Symposium on PBL aims to bring together researchers studying all aspects of the learning process in problem‐based and project‐based learning, and those involved in the implementation of these approaches across the disciplines from all over the world. Research papers in PBL are welcomed from any level of education addressing one of the following themes:

• Approaches to PBL
• The learning process (cognitive studies)
• Evaluating practice – models and approaches
• Theorising practice
• Management of change
• Learning spaces
• Teacher roles in PBL
• Learning technologies for PBL
• Student engagement with PBL
• Virtual PBL
• Cross disciplinary PBL
• Gender and diversity
• Generating innovative and interdisciplinary knowledge and practices
• PBL for continuing professional development
• Curriculum design
• Assessment methods
• Case studies
• PBL with large student groups

All papers will be blind‐reviewed and accepted papers will be published on the symposium electronic proceeding, which will have an ISSN. Writers of selected papers will be given the opportunity to revise and extend the papers before they are published in Jurnal Teknologi, a SCOPUS indexed journal, under a special issue of the journal. The paper must be submitted through the EDAS system by following this link: http://ctl.utm.my/irspbl2013/call‐for‐paper/

Important dates and deadlines:

Deadline for full paper submission: 1st February 2013
Notification of acceptance: 1st April 2013
Deadline for submitting final versions (camera ready): 15th May 2013
Pre‐conference workshop: 1st February 2013
Conference sessions: 2‐3 July 2013

For more information about the conference, please visit http://ctl.utm.my/irspbl2013.

The social program will give participants the chance to experience the hospitality of Malaysian, and the diverse culture of its people, an experience not to be missed! For those who wish to extend their stay for a vacation, Malaysia is renowned for its unforgettable attractions ranging from exotic tropical rainforest reserves, pristine beaches and islands, shopping heavens, and historical and cultural sites that fit the tagline of “Malaysia Truly Asia”. IRSPBL2013 promises to be an enticing and informative symposium and look forward to welcome all participants in Kuala Lumpur in 2013!