Defining+PBL+Style


 * __Problem Based Learning__**

**__What is PBL?__

Problem-based learning** (PBL) is a student-centered instructional strategy in which students collaboratively solve problems and reflect on their experiences. The PBL method challenges students to "learn to learn" by working collaboratively 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.


 * __Themes of PBL?__**
 * Learning is driven by challenging, open-ended problems
 * Students work in small collaborative group
 * Teachers take on the role as "facilitators" of learning
 * Development of communication, problem-sovling, and self-directed learning skills
 * Constructivist learning


 * __Role of the teacher in PBL?__**

Teacher/instructor takes on the role of a facilitator offering support, direction and guidance through the learning process rather than sharing knowledge.

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 * __PBL Resources__**

[|University of Delaware PBL's] [|Summarizing the steps of PBL] [|PBL Online] [|PBL Rubric]