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Problem-Based Learning (PBL) - http://www.udel.edu/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. |
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Center for Problem-Based Learning - http://www.imsa.edu/programs/pbl/cpbl.html
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. |
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Case Studies in Science - http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/case.html
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. |
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Problem-Based Learning, Especially In The Context of Large Classes - http://chemeng.mcmaster.ca/pbl/pbl.htm
Download the full text of one author's writings on the subject. |
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Problem-Based Learning - http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/pbl/
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. |