This PPT prepared by Teacher Educator from Thiagarajar College Of Preceptors-Madurai for B.Ed Trainees.

1. Dr.P.MUTHUSAMY,
Assistant professor in Physical Science,
Thiagarajar College of Preceptors,
Madurai.

2. -Problem-based learning (PBL) is
a student-centered pedagogy in which
students learn about a subject through the
experience of solving an open-ended
problem.
-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.
Cont…

3. -Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a
teaching method in which complex real-
world problems are used as the vehicle to
promote student learning of concepts and
principles as opposed to direct presentation
of facts and concepts
-PBL is that learning can be considered a
“constructive, self-directed, collaborative
and contextual” activity

4. -Learner-driven self-identified goals and
outcomes
-Students do independent, self-directed study
before returning to larger group
-Learning is done in small groups of 8–10
students
-Teacher to facilitate discussion
cont…

5. -All members of the group have a role to
play.
-Allows for knowledge acquisition through
combined work and intellect.
-Enhances teamwork and communication,
problem-solving skills.

6. A well-designed PBL provides students with
the opportunity to develop the following skills:
-Working in team.
-Managing projects and holding leadership
roles.
-Develop oral and written communication.
-Self-awareness about the intellectual capacity.
-Capacity to work independently.
-cont…

7. -Critical thinking and analysis.
-Develop explaining skill.
-Stimulate the Self-directed learning.
-Able to apply acquired knowledge to real
situation.
-Researching and information literacy.
-Able to solve the Problems across
disciplines.

8. -It develops knowledge acquisition.
-Enhance group collaboration and
communication.
-It promotes critical thinking skills
and problems solving abilities.
cont….

9. -Provide opportunity for working
in groups.
-Develop lifelong learning
attitude.
- Attitude to find and use
appropriate learning resource
materials.