PBL

Problem-Based orProject-Based

Learning

Defining PBL:

The problem or the project drives the learning.

The problem is posed so that the students discover that they need to learn some new knowledge before they can solve the problem.

Students need to be skilled in problem-solving before entering into PBL activities.

PBL doesn’t develop problem-solving skills,

but offers an opportunity to develop the skills.

•It must engage the students.

•It must be open-ended.

•It must be authentic and relevant.

•Involve the students.

•Integrate as many subjects as possible.

•Know the materials that will be available.

•Design a timeline for project components.

•Set benchmarks.

•Help students manage time.

•Teach collaboration.

•Roles for group members.

•Provide resources and guidance.

•Helps set standards.

•Helps to evaluate progress.

•Helps to design instruction.

•Reflect.

•Share feelings.

•What worked?

•What needs to change?

•Share ideas that lead to new questions.

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