PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
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Taylor Martin
The term “ problem-based learning” in the classroom may seem like a no-brainer. Isn’t all learning technically “problem-based.” Math equations certainly find an answer to a “problem.” Science classrooms investigate and find solutions to “problems.” In English, students discuss “problems” in language, grammar and, even more broadly, in novels, poems, and short stories. Social Studies classes demonstrate “problems” in society, government, and economics. However, these types of “problems” are often well-defined with a right and wrong answer. Problem-based learning structures curriculum around authentic, real-world problems. These problems are not short-term or well-defined and do not have direct answers. Rather, these problems are complex and do not take a right-wrong answer approach. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, self-direction, leadership, and global awareness through in-depth problem solving.
Problem-based learning structures curriculum around authentic, real-world problems.
Problem-based learning structures curriculum around authentic, real-world problems.
Key Elements of problem-based learning
Key Elements of problem-based learning
1. Problems must be authentic and reflect real-world issues such as: pollution, equality, and feeding the hungry.
2. Educators must offer choice in content, how students learn, and the way in which they share their learning.
3. The unit must be intellectually challenging and students must learn how to ask questions, conduct research, think critically and decisively, and result in well-thought conclusions.
4. Students must work in small groups and learn collaboration skills such as listening and working together.
5. Students must give and receive constructive feedback and reflect on themselves, their teachers, and their peers.
6. There need to be opportunities to rework, revise, modify, and expand on research and conclusions.
7. Students need to be active participants in their work, progress, and results.
8. Educators will implement assessments- pre, formative, and summative assessments.
9. Problem centered curriculum must be explicit, clear, and easy to follow.
10. Teachers and students share decision making, teaching, and learning.
Problem-based learning gives students an opportunity to develop the critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity skills that will make group problem solving a possibility.
Problem-based learning gives students an opportunity to develop the critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity skills that will make group problem solving a possibility.
Why Problem-Based Learning?
Why Problem-Based Learning?
This new and innovative way of teaching holds significant relevance as students are the world's future problem solvers. As our social, economic, and political world continues to push forward from the 20th century, so must classroom instruction. This approach to curriculum allows students to share decision making, teaching, and learning alongside their instructors.
Who Will Benefit From Problem-Based Learning?
Who Will Benefit From Problem-Based Learning?
Students will be the initial beneficiaries of this project as they will learn important real-world skills and take ownership of their learning. Teachers will also benefit from this project as students take ownership of their education, classroom engagement will increase, and lesson objectives will be clear and explicit. Students will understand exactly what they are learning, and why. Finally, the entire community (local and global) will benefit from this project.
Problem-Based Learning is the Future
Problem-Based Learning is the Future
The world is changing and U.S. schools and students have not adapted to the changing world. President Barack Obama once stated, “[...] don’t simply measure whether students can fill in a bubble on a test, but whether they possess 21st century skills like problem solving and critical thinking and entrepreneurship and creativity” (Barell, 2010, p. 197). As schools begin to implement 21st century skills such as PBL, communities will begin to adapt to this evolving world. Preparing students to be productive members of society begins in the classroom.
don’t simply measure whether students can fill in a bubble on a test, but whether they possess 21st century skills like problem solving and critical thinking and entrepreneurship and creativity
don’t simply measure whether students can fill in a bubble on a test, but whether they possess 21st century skills like problem solving and critical thinking and entrepreneurship and creativity
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