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Arkansas Student Success Symposium 3/27/2013 Donna Younger, Ed.D .

Wired to Connect: The Science of Problem-Based Learning. Arkansas Student Success Symposium 3/27/2013 Donna Younger, Ed.D . ENGAGEMENT. INTERESTED INVOLVED ACTIVE COMMITTED. WE’RE COMPLICATED CREATURES. TO OTHER PEOPLE

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Arkansas Student Success Symposium 3/27/2013 Donna Younger, Ed.D .

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  1. Wired to Connect: The Science of Problem-Based Learning Arkansas Student Success Symposium 3/27/2013Donna Younger, Ed.D.

  2. ENGAGEMENT

  3. INTERESTED INVOLVED ACTIVE COMMITTED

  4. WE’RE COMPLICATED CREATURES

  5. TO OTHER PEOPLE NEW INFO TO OLD INFO FEELINGS TO THOUGHTS BRAIN CONNECTIONS…

  6. WE NEED EACH OTHER TO THRIVE

  7. THE SAME PART OF THE BRAIN IS ENGAGED WHEN WE SEE PEOPLE IN PAIN AS WHEN WE EXPERIENCE PAIN OURSELVES • ANIMALS DO THIS AS WELL…. WIRED FOR EMPATHY

  8. MIRROR NEURONS ARE ALSO ENGAGED WHEN WE WATCH SOMEONE PERFORM AN ACTION WE HAVE ALSO PERFORMED IN THE PAST “MIRROR” NEURONS HELP US LEARN BY CONNECTING

  9. NEURAL PATHWAYS LEAD US TO LOOK FOR AN EXISTING “FILE” WHEN WE ENCOUNTER NEW INFORMATION OR EXPERIENCES. • AND EACH TIME WE SEARCH, WE STRENGTHEN THE PATHWAY AND ENRICH THE “FILE”

  10. Active Learning Strategies both use and develop the natural tendency of our wiring to make and strengthen connections

  11. Problem-Based Learning – inquiry in order to apply learning Simulation – application of learning through problem-solving Project-based learning – application of learning through creation Engagement Strategies That Create Connections

  12. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered active learning approach that addresses increasing demand for individuals who can Demonstrate technical or theoretical competence in their fields Apply knowledge to solve problems Identify and use resources in the field Work on a team Work as a reflective practitioner

  13. PBL isn’t new… Was introduced in medical education to close the gap between school and the practice of medicine

  14. PBL is characterized by… small groups ill-defined problem what we know vs. what we need to know gathering and analyzing info evaluating alternate solutions recommending the best for the problem

  15. PBL is flexible for the classroom… • Single class session • Team Project • Course framework

  16. PBL highlights benefits of the variety of learning preferences students represent

  17. The nontraditional adult program at Arkansas College of the Professions has been successful for many years, relying on word-of-mouth referrals from students. With increasing competition, enrollments are suffering. The program is competence-based and encourages students to earn credit through prior learning assessment. What do you recommend to increase enrollments? A Short Sample of PBL

  18. What do you know ….about the problem ….about the relevant field(s) What do you need to know? What research needs to be done? What hunches do you have?

  19. Would you rather have read an article about recruiting adult students??

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