Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Method and Language Teaching Practice

Dr. Jack Liu

Associate ProfessorCoordinator of Chinese Program

California State University - Fullerton

Outline 

1. Defining Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

2. Problem Description Template

3. Discussions and Solutions

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Video K-12 School Teachers Meet the Challenges of PBL Implementation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCCLB9gOag

Defining Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Problem-based learning (PBL) originated from the field of medical education and has been extended across several disciplines such as business (Albanese & Mitchell, 1993; Hansen, 2006; Savery, 2006).

Problem-based learning is case writing and teaching, situated in the real situation with real solutions.

Teamwork

A Method for Language Teaching

Case Writing Template

Description of realistic situationExplore potential problems Create questions to be discussed

Group Discuss

ion

Sharing

Discussion

Case Writing

Possible

Solutions

PBLStep 1

1. Write out the problem statement (Individual Activity)

- Explore the problems from your classrooms

PBLStep 2

2. List actions that have been taken and include a timeline

(Individual activity)

PBLStep 3

• Share problems• List possible solutions from

group members (Group Activity)

PBLStep 4

4. Write up solutions with their

supporting documentation/points from other group members and

trainers (Workshop Activity)

THANK YOU

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Dr. Jack Liu Dr. Jack Liu

California State University – California State University –

Fullerton Fullerton

(657) 278-2183

jinghuiliu@fullerton.edu

Questions and Discussions