In Memoriam: John R. Savery (1950–2025): Editors' Reflection
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It is with profound sadness that the editors of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning (IJPBL) mark the passing of John R. Savery, Ph.D., on May 8, 2025. John’s relationship with this journal was foundational—he contributed the most-read article in IJPBL’s history and, in doing so, helped introduce an entire generation of educators and researchers to the principles of problem-based learning. In the remarks that follow, three members of the editorial community offer their reflections on Savery’s scholarship, his generosity, and the lasting imprint he leaves on the field.
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Savery, J. R., & Duffy, T. M. (1995). Problem-based learning: An instructional model and its constructivist framework. In B. G. Wilson (Ed.), Constructivist learning environments: Case studies in instructional design (pp. 135–148). Educational Technology Publications.
Savery, J. R. (2006). Overview of problem-based learning: Definitions and distinctions. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning, 1(1), 9–20. https://doi.org/10.7771/1541-5015.1002
Hung, W. (2006). The 3C3R model: A conceptual framework for designing problems in PBL. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning, 1(1), 55–77.