Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

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Tags: Learning

• CCCS (collaborative, constructive, contextual, self-directed)
• Seven step approach
  • Not always seven steps! PBL is CCCS
  • Preliminary discussion (activate prior knowledge)
    1. Clarifying any unclear terms and concepts
    2. Defining the problem (problem statement)
    3. Analysing the problem (brainstorming)
    4. Listing explanations of the problem
       • Bounce back and forth between 3 & 4
    5. Formulating learning objectives
       • If you know you’re correct, don’t study it
  1. Self-study
  2. Reporting: synthesizing and testing of knowledge acquired
     • Answers to learning objectives discussed
     • Goal: everyone understands
     • Misunderstandings/difficulties will be clarified
     • Content is related to the problem task
• Roles
  • Discussion leader (chair)
  • Scribe
  • Group member
  • Tutor
• Issues
  • Cooperation is necessary
    • SOLUTIONS:
      • Quiet: Activate others by asking their thoughts, bringing them into the conversation
      • Stubborn: THINK
  • Reporting
    • SOLUTIONS:
      • Don’t read aloud what you have on paper
      • Try to explain it in your own words (think before the session!)
  • Preliminary discussion
    • SOLUTIONS:
      • Don’t rush. Activation of prior knowledge doesn’t work when rushing through steps. Discuss and elaborate.
  • Misc:
    • Don’t spend time comparing with other groups
    • All groups have diff problem statements/learning objectives
    • Content matter learned and discussed is not the same between groups
    • Tutor will see to it that the main objectives are discussed

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