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October 29, 2013

Problem-Based Learning Model

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The Problem-Based Learning Model is a teaching model that uses problems as the focus for developing problem-solving skills, content, and self-regulation.
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Motivation

There are four parts to planning a P.B.L. Model: 1. Identify Topics: Specify the topic that you will be covering, however, the topic must be abstract and complex. 2. Specify Learning Objectives: Develop goals to have your students develop problem-solving skills and have them learn self-direction. Also solve a specific problem and know all the content related to the problem. 3. Identify Problems: Create a clear, concrete and personalized problem for your students to solve. Also, determine if your students have enough prior knowledge to solve the problem.

There are four phases to implementing a P.B.L. Model: Phase 1: Review and Present Problem: Review knowledge needed to solve the problem and present your students with a problem to solve. Phase 2: Devise a Strategy: Have your students create a strategy to solve the problem and give them feedback about their strategies. Phase 3: Implement the Strategy: Have your students implement their strategies while you monitor them and give them feedback. Phase 4: Discuss and Evaluate Results: Discuss with your students how they did with the problem and go over their answers.

One easy way to assess your students is to see how well they formulate their strategies to solve the problem at hand. There is also alternate assessment, which is a formative evaluation that uses direct examination of students performance on tasks relevant to life outside of school. With this assessment, you can assess how students deal with higher order thinking and dealing with abstract topics.

One of the motivations for the P.B.L. Model is that it deals with abstract content. This will make them curious about the topic, and them wanting to learn more about the topic.

4. Access Materials: Make sure you know about the topic and have access to any materials needed to solve the problem.

So what? What is important to understand about this?

The P.B.L. Model helps students learn problem-solving and self-regulation skills that will help them with abstract and complex issues in the classroom and in the real world.