Problem Based Learning

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Problem Based Learning (PBL)
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What is PBL?

• An instructional strategy
• that
• promotes active learning

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PBL is

• Student centered
• Teacher facilitated
• Problem focused
• Results oriented
• A stimulus for self-directed learning

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PBL develops

• Team Collaboration.
• Critical Thinking skills.
• Personal and Group Satisfaction.
• Responsibility and Accountability.
• Measurable Results and Quality Assurance.

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For more Information on PBL

• Link to PBL at Samford University
• Link to PBL at McMaster University?

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Credits

• Based on Internet research (see previous slide)
• Assembled by Lucie Dutfield
• lucie.dutfield_at_senecac.on.ca
• last updated February 24, 2000