Learning Theories Problem-Based Learning
Below are some useful links about Problem-Based Learning on Learning Theories:
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| Assessing the Effectiveness of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education: Lessons from the Literature - Presents a review of literature on problem based learning as it applies to higher education. |
| Case Studies in Science - The use of case studies holds great promise as a pedagogical technique for teaching science, particularly to undergraduates, because it humanizes science and well illustrates scientific methodology and values. It develops students' skills in group learning, speaking, and critical thinking, and since many of the best cases are based on contemporary--and often contentious--science problems that students encounter in the news (such as human cloning), the use of cases in the classroom makes science relevant. |
| Center for Problem-Based Learning - The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's Center for Problem-Based Learning engages in PBL professional development, research, information exchange, curriculum development and networking in K-16 educational settings. |
| Center for Problem-Based Learning Research and Communications - National and international web site for research and information on Problem-Based Learning. Find who is doing PBL in undergraduate education. |
| Learner-Centered Classrooms, Problem-Based Learning, and the Construction of Understanding and Meaning by Students - Summary of details about creating a learning-centered curriculum. |
| Problem Solving - Discusses the process and terminology of problem solving. |
| Problem-Based Learning - PBL is both a curriculum and a process. The curriculum consists of carefully selected and designed problems that demand from the learner acquisition of critical knowledge, problem solving proficiency, self-directed learning strategies, and team participation skills. The process replicates the commonly used systemic approach to resolving problems or meeting challenges that are encountered in life and career. |
| Problem-Based Learning, Especially In The Context of Large Classes - Download the full text of one author's writings on the subject. |
| Problem-Based Learning in Language Instruction: A Constructivist Model - Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with how problem-based learning can be used in a constructivist manner to teach language skills. |
| Problem-Based Learning (PBL) - An instructional method that challenges students to "learn to learn," working cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real world problems. These problems are used to engage students' curiosity and initiate learning the subject matter. PBL prepares students to think critically and analytically and to find and use appropriate learning resources. |
| Project-Based Instruction in Mathematics for the Liberal Arts - Provides projects and resources for instructors and students who wish to teach and learn college mathematics or post-algebra high school mathematics via project-based instruction. |
| Project-Based Learning and Multimedia - Multimedia adds a vibrant new dimension to project-based learning. Find teacher resources, evaluation reports, events calendar, forum, and examples of student work. |
| UD-PBL-Undergrad Mailing List - This list encourages open discussion on the use of problem-based learning in undergraduate education. One can browse the archives of past posts as well. |