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Realizing the Promise of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education

Realizing the Promise of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education. George H. Watson, University of Delaware ghw@udel.edu. www.udel.edu/pbl/BRCC/. Problem-Based Learning: A Process to Enhance Learning A professional development conference at Baton Rouge Community College August 11, 2005.

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Realizing the Promise of Problem-Based Learning in Higher Education

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  1. Realizing the Promise of Problem-Based Learningin Higher Education George H. Watson, University of Delawareghw@udel.edu www.udel.edu/pbl/BRCC/ Problem-Based Learning: A Process to Enhance Learning A professional development conference at Baton Rouge Community College August 11, 2005

  2. An important question: Given the amazing advances in technology and the dramatic change in the environment of our students, Can we afford to continue teaching the way we were taught?

  3. What is Problem-Based Learning? “The principal idea behind PBL is that the starting point for learning should be a problem, a query, or a puzzle that the learner wishes to solve.” Boud (1985)

  4. What is Problem-Based Learning? PBL is a learning approach that challenges students to “learn to learn,” working cooperatively in groups, to seek solutions to real world problems.

  5. What is Problem-Based Learning? PBL prepares students to think critically and analytically, to find and use appropriate learning resources, to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to work well as members of a team.

  6. What are the CommonFeatures of PBL? Learning is initiated by a problem. Problems are based on complex, real-world situations. All information needed to solve problem is not initially given. Students identify, find, and use appropriate resources. Students work in permanent groups.

  7. PBL: The Process Students are presented with a problem. They organize ideas and previous knowledge. Students pose questions, defining what they know and do not know. Assign responsibility for questions, discuss resources. Investigate learning issues. Reconvene, explore newly learned information, refine questions.

  8. Problem-Based Learning Cycle Overview/Assessment Problem, Project, or Assignment Mini-lecture(only when needed!) Group Discussion Whole Class Discussion Research Preparation of Group “Product” Group Discussion

  9. Characteristics Neededin College Graduates High level of communication skills Ability to define problems, gather and evaluate information, develop solutions Team skills -- ability to work with others Ability to use all of the above to address problems in a complex real-world setting Quality Assurance in Undergraduate Education (1994) Wingspread Conference, ECS, Boulder, CO.

  10. Where do I learn more? Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education: www.udel.edu/inst PBL at UD: www.udel.edu/pbl PBL Clearinghouse: www.udel.edu/pblc

  11. Methods of Active andGroup Learning Student Involvement temporary groups permanent groups “Think/Pair/Share” PBL

  12. Cooperative Learning: What the research shows Academic Success higher achievement, including knowledge acquisition, accuracy, creativity in problem-solving, and higher reasoning level. Attitude Effects persistence towards goals, intrinsic motivation, applying learning in other situations, greater time on task Johnson, Johnson, and Smith (1998)

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