PBLPBL

Problem Based LearningProblem Based Learning: Practicing The : Practicing The Art of CollaborationArt of Collaboration

What is PBL?What is PBL?

PBL is a teaching method based on the principal of using problemsproblems as the starting point for the acquisition of new knowledge.

(Lambros)

PBL is focused, experiential learning (hands-on, minds-on) organized around the investigation and resolution of messy, real-world problems.

(Torp and Sage)

What is PBL?What is PBL?

Most important, PBL problems are real world and relevant problems.

The problems you explore will have a real world frame of reference that impacts you both in and out of the classroom.

The process of solving the problem will teach you life-long learning skills that you will use for the rest of your life.

What does this mean for me?What does this mean for me?

In this type of instructional strategy, you will be expected to do a number of different things:

1. Work in groups

2. Cooperate with others

3. Negotiate

4. Mediate

5. Practice organization skills

6. Practice self-direction

7. Evaluate sources and information

What else does this mean for me?What else does this mean for me?

You will explore and identify the NC standards that are the learning focus of PBL

You will practice and learn the art of contribution. You will learn how to assistassist others in contributing. You will learn to distinguish valuable contributions

and to acknowledge others for making them. You will learn collaboration in the group is

necessary to accomplish problem resolution. You will identify and practice life-long learning

skills.

Is that it???Is that it??? You will actively listen. You will reflect on what is

being said You will share information

with all members of your group.

You will pull ideas together. You will find out if the group

is ready to make a decision. You will ensure individual

and self accountability.

Torp and Sage,

What about you, Teacher?What about you, Teacher?

You can expect the following from me:

1. I will help diagnose your needs.

2. I will mentor your learning.

3. I will encourage the PBL process.

4. I will question your thinking.

5. I will model the inquiry process.

6. I will coach you through the problem.

My Expectations for you…My Expectations for you…

What do I expect from you?

1. Be patient…this is our first time using this instructional strategy. We will have to work together to work out the bugs.

2. Be cooperative…this is a group effort and we all have to play nicely.

3. Keep an open mind…give PBL a chance and try to make it a positive learning experience.

4. Do your best…work as hard as you can, both as an individual, and as a member of a group.

Will I receive a grade?Will I receive a grade?

YesYes, you will be graded both during and after your complete your PBL experience.

There will be a number of assessments to gauge your progress.

As a matter of fact, you will help me design some of the rubrics we will use for assessment.

Just remember, do the best you can do. Give it your all!

In Closing…In Closing…

Remember this:

“Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.”

--John F. Kennedy