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Problem-based Learning (New information is acquired through self-directed…
Problem-based Learning
Learning occurs in small student groups
Working in collaborative groups is a real-world skill that students will need to learn.
Students will pool ideas and resources in order to address the problem.
Teachers act as facilitators
The teacher directs students to sources with which to solve the problem.
The teacher acts more like a guide, walking from group to group to help students solve problems as opposed to simply providing information.
Problems encourage the development of problem-solving skills
Problems should be complex enough to challenge children to seek out new methods and techniques to solve them.
Learning is student-centred
Children take responsibility for their own learning.
The goal is for them to identify what they need to know, where to find the knowledge and how to use that knowledge to solve a problem.
Problems are the main focus of the lesson
The point of problem-based learning is to discuss problems that are likely to occur in a real setting.
The problem should be introduced in class rather than assigned beforehand in order to challenge the students to solve it with previous knowledge and current resources.
Problems are 'ill-structured' and domain-specific
The most challenging problems encountered in real settings are often multifaceted, with many smaller aspects that need to be addressed in order to solve the overall problem.
The problem should engage a child's skill and knowledge from many different areas of learning in order to challenge their ability to solve the problem.
New information is acquired through self-directed learning
Children should develop new knowledge and expertise through their own experiences while solving problems.
In a professional setting, students will be expected to demonstrate growth as a contributing member of the profression.
Learning how to self-direct in a educational setting will encourage personal success in future professional settings.