Click the link below to read more about various Instructional Models, many of which can be used as frameworks for PBLs. When creating a PBL, choose the one that makes the most sense for your content and topic. Keep in mind that the Instructional Model that you choose will often dictate the steps you take and the way in which you implement it.
NOTE: Direct instruction can be used to teach knowledge and skills for a PBL, but is itself NOT a method of PBL.