Common CoreCommon Core

PROBLEM-BASED LEARNINGPROBLEM-BASED LEARNING

THE CONNECTIONTHE CONNECTION

Presented by MarilynPresented by Marilyn

PURPOSE OF PRESENTATIONPURPOSE OF PRESENTATION

Overview of Problem-Based LearningOverview of Problem-Based Learning

The “P” in P.B.L.The “P” in P.B.L.

Connect P.B.L. to Common CoreConnect P.B.L. to Common Core

The “P” in PBLThe “P” in PBL

P.B.L. engages students by the design of real world problems. The process of problem-solving stimulates meaningful experiences that build knowledge, collaboration, shared resources and high levels of engagement.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Project-based vs. Problem-based

Problem-Based

Product centered

Process centered

Project-Based

“It’s not that I’m that smart, I just stay with problems longer.”

Albert Einstein

AN EFFECTIVE PROBLEM ISAN EFFECTIVE PROBLEM IS

Student CenteredStudent Centered

Well-PreparedWell-Prepared

CognizantCognizant

MeaningfulMeaningful

THE P.B.L. – C.C. CONNECTIONTHE P.B.L. – C.C. CONNECTION

How does Problem-Based Learning support Common Core?How does Problem-Based Learning support Common Core?

An effectively designed problem drives skill acquisition and encourages exploration, such as research and investigation

Process drives content realization and real world connections

Product demonstrates content synthesis

Collaboration and shared resources are keyCollaboration and shared resources are key

Technology integration facilitates deeper cognitionTechnology integration facilitates deeper cognition

THE P.B.L.-COMMON CORE RELATION

Inquiry Based

• Identify Problem, Investigate, Research and Make Connections to Real Life Experience

• Think critically and creatively

• Use Technology to facilitate process

• Collaborate and Share Resources

• Reflect on Process and Product

Problem Engagement

Inquiry and Investigation

problem definition

Problem Resolution

Problem Debriefing

Problem Engagement

Inquiry and Investigation

problem definition

Problem Resolution

Problem Debriefing

QUESTIONS?