Problem based learning

Problem based learning

1. Objectives

   • Acquire and retain knowledge and be able to retrieve it.
   • Development of effective self-directed learning skills
   • Activation of Prior Knowledge
   • Motivation for learning
   • Communication skills
   • Leadership roles, value team work and interpersonalskills

2. Elements of PBL

   • Problem
   • Students
   • Tutor
   • Process

3. Roles in PBL

   • Problems
     • Problem solving skills
     • Integrative thinking
     • Behaviour
     • Learning how to learn
   • Tutor
     • Forming
     • Storming
     • Norming
     • Performing
     • Adjourning
   • Students
     • Learner
     • Leader
     • Facilitator
     • Encourager
     • Committed

4. Seven jumps

   • Clarify terms
   • Define the problem
   • Analyze the problem
   • Summarize
   • Formulate learning objectives
   • Self study
   • Report back to the group