{"id":1069,"date":"2020-01-08T10:17:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T10:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educationaltechnology.net\/?p=1069"},"modified":"2020-01-08T10:17:42","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T10:17:42","slug":"problem-based-learning-pbl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educationaltechnology.net\/problem-based-learning-pbl\/","title":{"rendered":"Problem-Based Learning (PBL)"},"content":{"rendered":"
What is Problem-Based Learning (PBL)? PBL is a student-centered approach to learning that involves groups of students working to solve a real-world problem, quite different from the direct teaching method of a teacher presenting facts and concepts about a specific subject to a classroom of students. Through PBL, students not only strengthen their teamwork, communication, and research skills, but they also sharpen their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for life-long learning.<\/p>\n
See also: Just-in-Time Teaching<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n In implementing PBL, the teaching role shifts from that of the more traditional model that follows a linear, sequential pattern where the teacher presents relevant material, informs the class what needs to be done, and provides details and information for students to apply their knowledge to a given problem. With PBL, the teacher acts as a facilitator; the learning is student-driven with the aim of solving the given problem (note: the problem is established at the onset of learning opposed to being presented last in the traditional model). Also, the assignments vary in length from relatively short to an entire semester with daily instructional time structured for group work.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n See also: Inclusive Teaching Strategies<\/a><\/p>\n See also: Flipped teaching<\/a><\/p>\n As previously mentioned, the teacher determines a problem that is interesting, relevant, and novel for the students. It also must be multi-faceted enough to engage students in doing research and finding several solutions. The problems stem from the unit curriculum and reflect possible use in future work situations.<\/p>\nBy working with PBL, students will:<\/h2>\n
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How to Begin PBL<\/h2>\n
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Designing Classroom Instruction<\/h2>\n
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Teacher\u2019s Role in PBL<\/h2>\n
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The Role of the Students<\/h2>\n