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PBL. Problem Based Learning : Practicing The Art of Collaboration. What is PBL?. PBL is a teaching method based on the principal of using problems as the starting point for the acquisition of new knowledge. (Lambros)
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PBL Problem Based Learning: Practicing The Art of Collaboration
What is PBL? • PBL is a teaching method based on the principal of using problems 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? • 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? • In this type of instructional strategy, you will be expected to do a number of different things: • Work in groups • Cooperate with others • Negotiate • Mediate • Practice organization skills • Practice self-direction • Evaluate sources and information
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 assist 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??? • 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? • You can expect the following from me: • I will help diagnose your needs. • I will mentor your learning. • I will encourage the PBL process. • I will question your thinking. • I will model the inquiry process. • I will coach you through the problem.
My Expectations for you… • What do I expect from you? • Be patient…this is our first time using this instructional strategy. We will have to work together to work out the bugs. • Be cooperative…this is a group effort and we all have to play nicely. • Keep an open mind…give PBL a chance and try to make it a positive learning experience. • 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? • Yes, 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… • 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