This ppt is about problem-based learning.

1. Problem Based Learning
Sheeba Sardar Ali
College of Science and
Humanities
Howtat Sudair
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PBL
Analyze
Scenario List
Hypotheses
List the
known
Reflect
Present
Findings
Gather
Information
List what
needs to be
Done
List the
unknown

5. Objectives
1) Problem solving:
2)Self directed learning:
3) Team work:
4) Students acquisition of course
content: and
5) Student’s language proficiency
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7. PBL- Learner-Centered
Approach-
1. Challenge students
2. Self- directed learning
3. Team Participation
4.Student’s taking responsibility
for own Learning
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8. Instructor’s role in PBL
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9. Theoretical underpinings of
PBL-
1. Learning happens in a social
context, with meaning negotiated in a
collaborative setting.
2. Learner centeredness is the focus.
3. Learning takes place through self-
directed discovery and questioning.
4. The use of problems acts as a
stimulus for learning.
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10. Students’ Role in PBL
1.Explore the issues related to the
problem
2. List what your team knows about the
problem
3. Develop and write out the problem
statement in your own words
4. . List all possible solutions to the
problem-
List ideas, speculations, and hypotheses
about the problem- What are its causes and
in what ways might the problem be solved? 10

11. List what your team needs to know
to solve the problem-
“What do we need to know to solve this
problem?”
a. Discuss possible resources needed to
solve the problem such as the internet,
textbooks, primary and secondary sources,
interviews and instructor.
b. Assign and schedule research tasks to
each team member.
c. Set deadlines for all tasks.
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12. Advantages for PBL
1. Development of Long-Term
Knowledge Retention
2. Use of Diverse Instruction Types
3. Continuous Engagement
4. Development of Transferable Skills
5.Improvement of Teamwork and
Interpersonal Skills
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13. Disadvantages of Problem-Based
Learning
1. Potentially Poorer Performance
on Tests
2. Student Unpreparedness
3. Teacher Unpreparedness
4. Time-Consuming Assessment
5. Varying Degrees of Relevancy
and Applicability
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Steps to Designing
Problem-Based Learning
Activities
1. Identify an
Applicable Real-
Life Problem
School
Community
Students’ shared
interests

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2. Determine the Purpose
of the Activity
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Curriculum-aligned
topics
Processing diverse
content

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3. Create and Distribute Helpful Material
1.Data that helps quantify and
add context to the problem
2.Videos, presentations and
other audio-visual material
3.A list of preliminary questions
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4. Set Goals and Expectations for Your
Students
Participate

18. Wrapping Up
The effectiveness of problem-based learning may differ
between classrooms and individual students, depending on
how significant specific advantages and disadvantages
are to you.
Evaluative research consistently shows value in giving
students a question and letting them take control of their
learning. But the extent of this value can depend on the
difficulties you face.
It may be wise to try a problem-based learning activity, and go
forward based on results.
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