Problem Based Learning

In my previous blog, What is Problem-Based Learning (PBL) , I talked about what PBL is and the basic overview of how to implement PBL. Here I am going to go more in-depth on how to design a PBL lesson. PBL lessons can take as much or little time as you'd like depending on the depth and scope of the problem. PBLs are commonly on the longer side, depending on the problem. You want to think about this when you are beginning the planning process. A key thing to remember is Problem Base Learning is different from Project Based Learning. But they both have similarities and will commonly overlap. To learn more about their similarities and differences, click here . Additional Problem-Based Learning Tips and Project Ideas   When planning a PBL, you want to consider multiple things. First and foremost, you want to generate or find your problem. Throughout this post, I will be referencing a Car Retrieval Mission I had created: " BREAKING NEWS! Just in from William Penn, it has been repo...

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) In your classroom, do you face the question, "When will I ever use this?" Or struggle with student engagement? As the school year is coming to an end and the weather is getting nicer, trying to get students to stay focused and engaged is always a struggle. To help combat that, I end the school year with one of my many projects implementing Problem-Based Learning. Cornell University states, "Problem-based learning  (PBL) is a student-centered approach in which students learn about a subject by working in groups to solve an open-ended problem. This problem is what drives the motivation and the learning." Click here for an example of a PBL project Implementing Problem-Based Learning Problem-Based Learning is not something you will necessarily just "throw" into a lesson, as many components go into PBL. To have a strong PBL you want to sit down and plan out the project and think about what you want the students to take away and lear...