Course Modules

Syllabus

The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with PBL literature and help you construct engaging problem-based learning scenarios based on real life for your students. It will also give you the opportunity to model this process for students.

Module 0 - Introduction to PBL

Not sure how Problem-based Learning differs from its cousins, Project-based Learning and Inquiry-based Learning? This module will explain the differences, as well as provide additional background info.

Module 1 - Planning the Problem

Engaging learners is one of the key priorities of PBL. A deep emotional hook set into the learner will enable them to generate the motivation needed to stick with a problem, even when it appears insurmountable. In this part, we will take a look at where we're going, then how to start with engagement first.

Module 2 - Create the Problem Engagement

In this section, learn how to create your problem engagement in a way that matches the curriculum.

Module 3 - Hunches, Questions and Stakeholder Groups

Once students have been introduced to a real life, ill-structured problem, how do you guide them to begin the problem-solving process?

Module 4 - Information Problem-Solving

Once students start down the solution-development process, they need to know how to actually do the research. Super 3, and or Big 6, are consistent, predictable processes that you can use with your students.

Module 5 - Solution Development

Once students know how to go about solving an information problem, they need to synthesize information available to them and develop a solution.

Module 6 - Assessment

There are various approaches to assessment. In this section, you'll explore various approaches and discuss assessment among your peers.