roject-based learning (PBL) has a positive impact on student motivation,
students’ perceived learning, and performance. However, many teachers are
reluctant to adopt PBL. This mixed-methods study examined in-service
teachers’ learning experiences of planning and implementing PBL situated in
a graduate level PBL course and sought insight into the challenges and ways
to overcome the challenges in implementing PBL in practice. Results
indicate that teachers’ confidence about their ability to plan and implement a
PBL project improved upon completion of the course. Nevertheless, teachers
cited various obstacles, such as a lack of mentoring, planning time and
implementation experiences, which had prevented them from complete
implementation of PBL in teaching. Possible ways to overcome the
challenges in adopting PBL include school support, opportunities for
experience and practice with PBL, and peer collaboration. The study also
showed that a semester-long course focused on designing and developing a
PBL project of teachers’ choice was effective in helping increase their
confidence and experience in potential implementation of PBL in classroom
practice. This study contributes to the implementation of PBL in classrooms
and teacher education as well as teacher professional development on the
PBL approach.
This document discusses project-based learning (PBL). It defines PBL as a comprehensive, deep learning approach where students investigate authentic problems. PBL involves students working to solve problems, often in groups, and results in an end product. It is student-centered with teachers taking an advisory role. PBL is organized around open-ended challenges, requires skills like critical thinking and collaboration, allows some student choice, and results in a public presentation. It emphasizes long-term, interdisciplinary work and differs from traditional learning by having students manage their own work and time. PBL relies on student groups determining their own projects. Benefits include improved motivation, satisfaction, and development of integrated understanding when applying principles to real-life problems
Using a Virtual Learning Environment for Problem Based Learning (P.B.L) SAFAD ISMAIL
PBL enables the students to consolidate their knowledge, stimulate their creativity , critical thinking and communication and problem solving skills. PBL system is actually a kind of flexible teaching method and allow students to go really depth into one of the specific topics. PBL provide right information, It could be either from the internet/journals. One can see the research results and can analyze them critically and can integrate and can find the right decision. The constructs for teaching PBL are very different from traditional classroom or lecture teaching and often require more preparation time and resources to support small group learning.
This paper gift concerning PBL Guide that promote technological support to associate degree array of actions into the principles and characteristics originated from learning theories concerning PBL.
Application Of Problem-Based Learning In Classroom Activities And MultimediaJose Katab
Problem-based learning (PBL) provides students with real-world problems to help develop important skills like critical thinking in a collaborative environment. The document discusses how PBL has been implemented in classroom activities and multimedia tools, with students taking a more active role in their learning compared to traditional lectures. A survey found that students were generally satisfied with applying PBL methods.
This document discusses a study that compares the effects of two problem-based learning strategies - one using the internet and one not using the internet - on student achievement. The study was conducted on sports coaching undergraduate students in Surabaya, Indonesia, randomly assigning students to experimental and control groups. The experimental group used problem-based learning strategies with internet resources, while the control group did not use the internet. Test results showed that the average post-test score was higher for students using internet resources as part of problem-based learning.
Project based learning approach a real expereinceRajeev Ranjan
“Project Based Learning; a Real Learning Experience” ” is an integrated learning approach. A project is meaningful if it fulfils two criteria. First, students must perceive it as personally meaningful, as a task that matters and that they want to do well. Second, a meaningful project fulfils an educational purpose. Well-designed and well-implemented PBL------------ -----------------
Project-based learning (PBL) is a unique approach to learning that provides pupils with the opportunity to experience working collaboratively. It also helps students use critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems. This presentation aims at demonstrating how projects can help EFL students improve their language skills by developing a series of outside-the-classroom assignments designed to reach a desire collaborative environment where students can interweave speaking, reading, listening and writing in a fun but constructive manner. By working together students can also recycle, review and retain new information given in class.
This document discusses implementing project-based learning in the classroom. It begins with an abstract that outlines the benefits of PBL, including greater student understanding, higher-level thinking, and increased motivation. It then explores how PBL differs from traditional learning by being more student-driven and facilitating real-world application. The roles of both teachers and students are reversed in PBL. The document also notes issues with traditional teaching methods like lack of outside relevance and collaboration. It argues PBL can help address these issues and improve standardized test scores and graduation rates.
Features of Project-based learning; 1. Student-centered 2. Interdisciplinary ...Future Education Magazine
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PBL enables the students to consolidate their knowledge, stimulate their creativity , critical thinking and communication and problem solving skills. PBL system is actually a kind of flexible teaching method and allow students to go really depth into one of the specific topics. PBL provide right information, It could be either from the internet/journals. One can see the research results and can analyze them critically and can integrate and can find the right decision. The constructs for teaching PBL are very different from traditional classroom or lecture teaching and often require more preparation time and resources to support small group learning.
This paper gift concerning PBL Guide that promote technological support to associate degree array of actions into the principles and characteristics originated from learning theories concerning PBL.
Application Of Problem-Based Learning In Classroom Activities And MultimediaJose Katab
Problem-based learning (PBL) provides students with real-world problems to help develop important skills like critical thinking in a collaborative environment. The document discusses how PBL has been implemented in classroom activities and multimedia tools, with students taking a more active role in their learning compared to traditional lectures. A survey found that students were generally satisfied with applying PBL methods.
This document discusses a study that compares the effects of two problem-based learning strategies - one using the internet and one not using the internet - on student achievement. The study was conducted on sports coaching undergraduate students in Surabaya, Indonesia, randomly assigning students to experimental and control groups. The experimental group used problem-based learning strategies with internet resources, while the control group did not use the internet. Test results showed that the average post-test score was higher for students using internet resources as part of problem-based learning.
Project based learning approach a real expereinceRajeev Ranjan
“Project Based Learning; a Real Learning Experience” ” is an integrated learning approach. A project is meaningful if it fulfils two criteria. First, students must perceive it as personally meaningful, as a task that matters and that they want to do well. Second, a meaningful project fulfils an educational purpose. Well-designed and well-implemented PBL------------ -----------------
Project-based learning (PBL) is a unique approach to learning that provides pupils with the opportunity to experience working collaboratively. It also helps students use critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems. This presentation aims at demonstrating how projects can help EFL students improve their language skills by developing a series of outside-the-classroom assignments designed to reach a desire collaborative environment where students can interweave speaking, reading, listening and writing in a fun but constructive manner. By working together students can also recycle, review and retain new information given in class.
This document discusses implementing project-based learning in the classroom. It begins with an abstract that outlines the benefits of PBL, including greater student understanding, higher-level thinking, and increased motivation. It then explores how PBL differs from traditional learning by being more student-driven and facilitating real-world application. The roles of both teachers and students are reversed in PBL. The document also notes issues with traditional teaching methods like lack of outside relevance and collaboration. It argues PBL can help address these issues and improve standardized test scores and graduation rates.
Features of Project-based learning; 1. Student-centered 2. Interdisciplinary ...Future Education Magazine
PBL stands for project-based learning, which is a student-centered pedagogy that incorporates an active classroom approach. The idea behind this method of teaching is that students would gain a more in-depth knowledge via the active investigation of real-world issues and obstacles.
This document presents a pedagogical framework for cross-cultural online collaborative projects in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. The framework was developed based on qualitative data from three cross-cultural collaborative projects. The framework guides students through two stages - a "knowing" stage where they construct knowledge to solve a problem, and a "doing" stage where they apply their knowledge to create project products like digital stories. The document analyzes examples of cross-cultural projects between Taiwan and other countries that followed this framework, with students first learning about a topic and then collaborating online to produce a final project.
The article deals the different type of project-based learning and its pedagogical principles. The importance of project-based learning method and its effectiveness was written here. Saidova M.R and Ergasheva D.K 2020. Differentiated instruction, project-based learning, constructivist pedagogy principles . International Journal on Integrated Education. 2, 6 (Mar. 2020), 209-212. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v2i6.157. Pdf Url : https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/157/153 Paper Url : https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/157
This document discusses project-based learning (PBL) and provides an example of a school PBL project. It begins by defining PBL according to various experts as an instructional approach where students actively investigate real-world problems and questions over an extended period of time. It notes key characteristics of PBL including being driven by an open-ended question, incorporating student voice and choice, and culminating in a realistic product or presentation. The document outlines benefits of PBL as well as potential challenges. It then describes typical roles of students and teachers in PBL. Finally, it provides an example school PBL project on creating a multimedia book, including activities, resources, deliverables, and assessment.
This chapter introduces the background, problems, purposes, significance, and scope of the study. It discusses authentic assessment, including written assessment, portfolio assessment, performance assessment, and project assessment. It also summarizes three previous related studies that had different focuses than this study. The statement of problems identifies how this study will examine the implementation of project assessment at SMK 11 Malang. The purpose is to identify this implementation.
This document discusses implementing project-based learning in a 4th grade classroom to determine its impact on student learning. The purpose is to transition students from a traditional to PBL environment and measure the effectiveness using performance metrics like grades and test scores. Key questions include how receptive the school, parents and students will be to the change and what impact PBL may have on struggling vs successful students in traditional learning. The objectives are to evaluate the transition process, identify challenges, determine student preferences for PBL, and conduct an overall analysis of project implementation and results.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered approach that engages students in exploring meaningful questions through investigations and collaborations. PBL involves students investigating authentic problems in an open-ended manner over a long-term period using interdisciplinary skills which requires critical thinking, incorporates feedback and revision, and results in a publicly presented product. PBL relies on learning groups where students determine their own projects and take responsibility for their learning in a constructivist manner by working together to accomplish goals. Benefits of PBL include increased attendance, academic gains, development of complex skills and access to broader learning, while risks include lack of preparation, requiring more time, potential anxiety and group dynamics issues.
A Model For Implementing Problem-Based Language Learning Experiences From A ...Elizabeth Williams
This document summarizes a study that developed a model for implementing problem-based language learning over seven years at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. The model was developed using a design-based research approach involving 14 instructors and 2800 students. The model consists of elements like hybridizing courses, scaffolding for teachers and students, and developing a collaborative culture. Each element is described from a process perspective detailing how challenges were addressed along the way. The model is intended to integrate relevant problem-based learning and linguistic aspects while working around institutional constraints. It is hoped that the model will support future problem-based learning implementations.
This document discusses project-based learning (PBL) and provides an overview of PBL as well as summaries of research studies that have found benefits of PBL. Some key points include:
- PBL engages students in exploring real-world problems and creating presentations to share what they have learned, which can lead to deeper knowledge and increased motivation compared to textbook learning.
- Several studies found improved test scores, engagement, and skills among students learning through PBL compared to traditional instruction.
- Effective PBL requires teachers to facilitate learning as a coach rather than solely relying on direct instruction, with the role shifting from manager to leader.
A Study of Project-Based Learning in Dubai's Middle Schools.moeenali5423
Project-based learning (PBL) has been embraced in Dubai's middle schools as it engages students in hands-on projects that foster skills like creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Dubai educators have worked to carefully integrate PBL into the curriculum through teacher training, technology resources, and community partnerships. Examples of successful PBL projects in Dubai middle schools include initiatives focused on sustainability, social issues, and cultural exchange. While implementation presents challenges around assessment and time management, Dubai supports its schools to ensure PBL continues developing lifelong learners.
This study examined how a 10-week professional development program on interactive whiteboard (IWB) instruction influenced three third-grade math teachers' pedagogy and perceptions. Data collected through observations, interviews, and artifacts before, during, and after the program suggested that it led teachers to design more scaffolded and interactive lessons that integrated other subjects. Teachers also changed how they used the IWB and believed it positively impacted student learning by increasing engagement and motivation.
Project based learning is a dynamic teaching approach where students explore real-world problems. It involves complex tasks based on challenging questions that require students to engage in design, problem-solving and decision making. Well-crafted projects should build on student interests, provide authentic contexts for learning, allow student-led decisions and result in products presented to audiences. Benefits include deeper knowledge through active learning, developing lifelong skills like problem solving, and engaging otherwise disinterested students.
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Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method where students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging, and complex question, problem, or challenge. This blog delves into the numerous advantages of PBL in the classroom, such as fostering deeper understanding, enhancing collaboration and communication skills, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and increasing student engagement and motivation. It also provides practical tips for implementing PBL effectively, ensuring that students have meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for real-world challenges.
This document proposes implementing problem-based learning (PBL) in the College of Engineering and Built Environment at Dublin Institute of Technology. It defines PBL as an approach where students work collaboratively to solve complex, real-world problems, which provides motivation to learn. Research shows PBL fosters deeper learning and stronger application skills compared to lectures. The document discusses assessment methods, resources, and challenges for PBL, including aligning assessments with outcomes and addressing resourcing issues. It argues PBL aligns with external drivers to develop students' skills and presents an opportunity for DIT given its new Grangegorman campus facilities.
This document discusses project-based learning (PBL), a teaching method where students work for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question or problem. It defines PBL, outlines its key elements and structure, and discusses the roles of students and teachers. Some advantages are that it engages students in real-world issues, develops skills like problem-solving, and increases student independence and self-esteem. Potential shortcomings include projects becoming unfocused, difficulty measuring success, and some students not contributing equally.
This document discusses project-based learning (PBL), a teaching method where students work for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question or problem. It defines PBL, outlines its key elements and structure, and discusses the roles of students and teachers. Some advantages are that it engages students in real-world issues, develops skills like collaboration, and increases independence; potential shortcomings include projects becoming unfocused and difficulties in measurement.
Enhancing Student Learning Experience and Satisfaction Using Virtual Learning...M H
The paper presents a project that aims to enhance students experiences and satisfaction through the use of a Virtual Learning Environment. Particularly, it aims at developing a blended learning community to support diverse student population, including students with special learning needs. This project focuses on the teaching/learning aspects of students experiences and satisfaction. Other aspects are geared towards use by student support staff and those whose main responsibility is technical or system administration support. Various methods were used to measure the success of the project and its implementation. Evaluation results show a significant increase in student satisfaction and enhanced progression rate.
The role of entrepreneurship in addressing the issue of educated unemployment is well acknowledged, while its specific implications for health professions students remain inadequately explored. This study's main objective is to investigate entrepreneurship education's effect on entrepreneurial intention by considering entrepreneurial self-efficacy as a mediator in students majoring in medical laboratory technology. This quantitative research uses an exploratory approach involving 300 respondents determined through simple random sampling techniques and analyzed using partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM). The analysis revealed that entrepreneurship education directly impacts self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention. Furthermore, entrepreneurial self-efficacy was identified to exert a positive mediating effect between these variables. However, the effect size between the relationships of the research variables is low. Nevertheless, higher education offering health majors can optimize entrepreneurship education by implementing practical learning and field experience to increase confidence and intention in entrepreneurial activities.
Recent studies claimed that the absence of a paradigm is a challenge to developing education for sustainable development and soft skills competencies. This integrative study examines stimulating these transferable and transversal competencies through constructivist approaches to teaching from the cognitive, social, radical, and critical perspectives. The study argues that the use of constructivist approaches to teaching can contribute to the achievement of education for sustainable development and soft skills competencies through the delegation of power from teachers/lecturers to students. This, in active and interactive classrooms, empowers students and builds their confidence to develop on the personal, academic, and professional levels. The use of the cognitive constructivist approach assists in developing competencies based on a clear understanding of the cognitive structures of students in a vibrant classroom environment. The use of the social constructivist approach assists in constructing individualized learning environment based on predetermined zones of proximal development in sociocultural contexts. The radical and critical constructivist approaches to teaching, through the rejection of conventional epistemologies, allow students the freedom to creatively address issues related to environmental, economic, and social sustainability. This becomes effective through the fostering of self and social awareness, challenging existing ideas, and provoking innovative thoughts that are necessary to shape a sustainable future.
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An investigation of teacher experiences in learning the projectbased learning approach
1. Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn)
Vol. 15, No. 4, November 2021, pp. 490~504
ISSN: 2089-9823 DOI: 10.11591/edulearn.v15i4.20302 490
Journal homepage: http://edulearn.intelektual.org
An investigation of teacher experiences in learning the project-
based learning approach
Dazhi Yang1
, Shannon Skelcher2
, Fei Gao3
1,2
Department of Educational Technology, Boise State University, USA
3
Department of Visual Communications and Technology Education, Bowling Green State University, USA
Article Info ABSTRACT
Article history:
Received Apr 22, 2021
Revised Sep 23, 2021
Accepted Nov 29, 2021
Project-based learning (PBL) has a positive impact on student motivation,
students’ perceived learning, and performance. However, many teachers are
reluctant to adopt PBL. This mixed-methods study examined in-service
teachers’ learning experiences of planning and implementing PBL situated in
a graduate level PBL course and sought insight into the challenges and ways
to overcome the challenges in implementing PBL in practice. Results
indicate that teachers’ confidence about their ability to plan and implement a
PBL project improved upon completion of the course. Nevertheless, teachers
cited various obstacles, such as a lack of mentoring, planning time and
implementation experiences, which had prevented them from complete
implementation of PBL in teaching. Possible ways to overcome the
challenges in adopting PBL include school support, opportunities for
experience and practice with PBL, and peer collaboration. The study also
showed that a semester-long course focused on designing and developing a
PBL project of teachers’ choice was effective in helping increase their
confidence and experience in potential implementation of PBL in classroom
practice. This study contributes to the implementation of PBL in classrooms
and teacher education as well as teacher professional development on the
PBL approach.
Keywords:
Instructional approaches
Professional development
Project-based learning
Teacher education
This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA license.
Corresponding Author:
Dazhi Yang
Department of Educational Technology
Boise State University
1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 82725- 1747, USA
Email: dazhiyang@boisestate.edu
1. INTRODUCTION
Dewey first described the benefits of hands-on, experiential learning experiences that helped shape
students’ understanding and encouraged their natural curiosity; more briefly stated: learning by doing [1].
Further built on the social constructivist perspective of learning, project-based learning (PBL) is “a
systematic teaching method that engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended
inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions” [2] PBL provides learners ways to construct
their knowledge based on their personal experiences and surrounding environment [3].
The implementation of PBL is not a new concept for teachers. Constructionists argue that allowing
students to be involved in hands-on learning, versus passively receiving information, enables true learning to
occur [4]. This argument is still valid today since teachers have many resources to create and facilitate
meaningful learning experiences. In fact, teachers are challenged now more than ever to create learning
experiences that not only convey basic knowledge, but assist in developing skills that will allow students to
succeed outside the classroom.
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PBL is one approach teachers can leverage which takes advantage of constructivist and
constructionist learning theories to provide meaningful learning experiences. PBL allows for cross-curricular
learning to occur because multi-disciplinary content allows teachers to cover additional subjects when they
have limited time. PBL also allows teachers to meet curriculum standards through the use of a challenging,
driving question that provides an authentic learning experience for the students. Students immerse themselves
in the content, acquire a deeper understanding of the topic as they apply it to real world settings. Students
demonstrate their understanding while collaborating with peers, interacting with the content, and creating
real-world connections [5].
Although research indicates positive outcome for students participating in PBL, the literature also
illustrates ongoing challenges and issues for teachers attempting to use PBL. This demonstrates a practical
dilemma: how to encourage the use of PBL to generate positive learning outcomes, while fully preparing and
supporting teachers in implementing PBL? Although professional development (PD) for PBL exists, research
indicates that it is not always effective in promoting its application [6], leaving us asking what can be done to
increase the implementation of PBL in classrooms. Thus, research on various approaches towards preparing
teachers for the application of PBL is needed. This study seeks to further understand the challenges and the
experiences reported by teachers enrolled in a graduate level, semester-long course focused on the design and
development of a PBL project of teachers’ choice, a unique approach and context of study in terms of
preparing teachers for the implementation of PBL. The paper also aims to recognize how the exposure to and
practice of PBL in a PBL course affected the teachers’ understanding and perceived ability towards future
implementations of PBL.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Overview of the PBL approach
PBL is an instructional approach in which learners engage with solving a problem that helps to
motivate student and create a context for creativity so students carry out finding a solution to that problem
[7]. The unique aspects of PBL include (but not exclusive to) the following: investigating a topic or issue to
develop a solution to an open-ended question; solving a problem (may be simulated or authentic); and
designing and/or creating a product [8]. For example, instead of reading about how music and mathematics
are related, students compose their own music to discover the connections for themselves [9]. In essence,
PBL requires the presence of a driving question/problem that provides students an opportunity to formulate a
plan, test it, and evaluate their solutions [7].
As an instructional approach, PBL has several Essential Project Design Elements for guiding the
design of PBL projects. These elements include: i) Key knowledge, understanding, and success skills on
content learning and 21st century skills such as collaboration and critical thinking; ii) Challenging problem or
question driving the students learning and inquiry; iii) In-depth inquiry; iv) Authenticity focusing on
providing students real-world authentic learning contexts; v) Student voice and choice allowing students to
choose the kind of product to create and how to create it; vi) Reflection opportunities on learning; vii)
Critique and revision on revising the work based on feedback; and viii) Public product requiring students to
demonstrate what they have learned publicly [10]. Practitioners also use these elements as a checklist to
evaluate a PBL project’s design.
Research has been positive in support of PBL in content comprehension, student cognitive
competencies, active participation in learning, and perceived learning outcomes [11]–[14]. Research has also
revealed the positive experiences of teachers in implementing PBL [15]. However, the implementation of
PBL is not without challenges. The process of planning and implementing PBL can be difficult. Teacher PD
is needed to provide the necessary knowledge of PBL as well as how to implement PBL [16]. Teacher
pedagogical beliefs, and their roles within the classroom, can negatively influence whether PBL is
implemented fully and correctly [17]. Thus, teachers’ perceived ability to use PBL in classrooms will need to
be addressed.
2.2. Positive outcomes for students
PBL offers encouraging results for students when correctly implemented. Research indicates that
students experience increased interest and enthusiasm for learning, as well as improved content
understanding [13], [14]. PBL can also improve students’ critical thinking and problem- solving skills [18],
while assisting in conceptualizing difficult content [16]. These skills support student performance on a
variety of tests, including traditional post-tests after PBL interventions, Advanced Placement exams, and
standardized tests [19]. Students also gain an understanding of 21st century skills; abilities they can directly
apply outside the classroom [13].
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The positive outcomes resulting from PBL are not isolated to one specific student group. PBL has
been used across grade levels from elementary [20], middle school [21], high school [22] to post-secondary
students [23]. Additionally, both high and low ability students have been shown to benefit academically [24].
The use of PBL can even assist teachers in closing achievement gaps for students in lower socioeconomic
status environments [11]. PBL has also been used successfully with English as a Second Language and
Special Education students [25], [26].
While there are many positive outcomes associated with PBL for individual students, PBL instils a
collaborative atmosphere that is not always present in traditional classrooms. Students working in groups
with peers demonstrate greater appreciation for their learning, self-efficacy, and satisfaction upon completion
of PBL units/lessons [21]. PBL creates an environment where students are more likely to be at ease giving
and receiving constructive feedback about their work [27]. PBL supports cognitive and social growth, in
addition to content knowledge by participating in real-world projects. These foundational elements are
necessary for preparing self-sufficient and mindful citizens for real-world obstacles [28].
2.3. Teachers’ experiences with PBL
Research on teachers’ experiences with PBL have been mostly centred on the challenges faced in
implementation. In looking at teachers’ experiences related to PBL implementation, one theme becomes
apparent: In order to have a positive experience, teachers need support from their peers, administrators, and
schools. With appropriate, sustained support toward increasing teachers’ competence in best practices,
teachers showed confidence and positive attitude about using PBL in classrooms [29]. Teachers further
improved their attitudes as they took ownership of the content, which helps sustain professional learning
communities. Hernández-Ramos and De La Paz [21] noted that the positive outcomes and attitudes of
students participating in PBL made teachers and administrators more optimistic about the integration of PBL
into classrooms. However, even with the support of administrators and colleagues, successful PBL
implementation may rely on the availability of PBL curriculum and materials. While research on positive
teacher experiences is limited, it is clear that to further improve teacher experiences with PBL, we first need
to address the associated implementation challenges.
2.4. Challenges and potential issues with adopting PBL
Although there are many positive outcomes when utilizing PBL in teaching and learning, PBL has
not been widely implemented in classrooms [30]. This lack of implementation may be due to a lack of
experience with PBL, both as educators and students. It is generally true that educators often teach in the way
they were taught. With a low PBL implementation rate in general, it is unlikely teachers were taught in any
PBL manner when they were students and lack first-hand knowledge of its positive aspects. Unfortunately, a
lack of experience with PBL is not the only challenge teachers face, deterring many from adopting it.
2.4.1. Adoption issues with PBL
Adopting PBL into one’s classroom first requires a shift in a pedagogy to a student-centred
approach; one that will ultimately change the role of the teacher from being a lecturer to a facilitator [31].
The facilitator’s focus is on guiding student engagement and motivation, encouraging content acquisition
instead of directly supplying information through traditional lectures. This pedagogical transition represents a
shift away from many established practices and pedagogies. As such, it may be challenging for teachers, as
well as institutions, to embrace PBL on a significant scale, and may require reflection on content
development, instructional design, and student assessment [31]. Because of the many significant changes
PBL entails, it is imperative that teachers fully understand what PBL requires, and how this will impact their
students, prior to adoption.
2.4.2. Challenges with the design, planning, and implementation of PBL
The design and planning of PBL lessons is among the biggest challenges for the classroom
implementation. The process of design and planning a PBL project that is both simulating and authentic can
be a time-consuming task [31]. Additionally, teachers must consider content standards and learning goals that
the PBL curricula will cover, and develop a central idea/topic that will align to these benchmarks [32].
Assessments can also be difficult to plan, as they require substantive reconsideration of what features in a
learning process are being assessed, as well as moving away from a single, summative assessment [31].
While external, pre-planned curricula exist for PBL, teachers still need to consider whether these existing
templates will work for their classrooms.
Once the design of the PBL curriculum is completed, the teacher plays an equally critical role in
meaningfully facilitating the student learning process. This requires a large amount of planning, as teachers
must be prepared and confident in their own understanding of the material as well as their role as facilitator.
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In addition to their own content knowledge, teachers need to be aware of students’ prior knowledge in order
to provide proper scaffolding, reflection, and assessment; all essential components of PBL [33]. Additionally,
the collaborative nature of PBL requires teachers’ classroom management skills that support on-topic
communication, while encouraging students to work collaboratively [31].
2.5. Teacher professional development with PBL
Not all teacher PD has been found to be effective [34]. Researchers, who have examined the
structure of teacher PD, found that three PD features - duration, content focus, and coherence with school
learning activities - had affected teachers’ knowledge/skills and change in teaching practice [35]. Wilson [34]
noted that teachers being “immersed in inquiry experiences and witness(ing) models of inquiry teaching” and
receiving direct instruction in the content materials are additional factors for effective PD.
PD is an essential part of implementing PBL; without proper preparation, teachers are unlikely to
utilize this method [36]. Approaches for PD include online training and support, on-site coaching for
teachers, and in-person training delivered in support of an externally developed PBL curriculum/unit [36].
PD for PBL can even be provided in the form of a PBL project itself. This approach not only benefits
teachers’ learning, but also allows them to experience PBL first hand, assisting them in their understanding of
the struggles and experiences that their students may encounter [37]. No matter the approach, PD is essential
in increasing teachers’ confidence and competency to successfully apply PBL in practice.
2.5.1. Ongoing PD
PD for PBL is unique in that teachers are not only being trained in a new approach, but a new
pedagogy that requires fundamental changes, such as beliefs toward teaching and learning [38], demanding
more time and support. Kramer [6] found that teachers were unable to successfully and consistently
implement PBL after their initial PD. Teachers did not feel completely comfortable or confident in their
ability to implement a PBL unit on their own, and felt that they lacked support once they were in the
classroom. This aligns with other research indicating that, after the initial PD, teachers need a community of
support [37]. A community of support includes time to work with other teachers who implement PBL,
continued PD to master PBL, and guidance within the classroom when PBL is being applied.
Teacher PD that communicates the purpose, practices, and evaluation of a PBL approach is essential
for implementing this pedagogy. PD covering PBL provides teachers with a greater understanding of 21st
century skills as well as information on how to implement these skills into their daily instruction [39]. In
addition, PD with PBL can improve teachers’ technological skills, including their basic computer skills (e.g.,
use of Word, PowerPoint), and online communication abilities [40]. In fact, by providing teachers with
experience using PBL, these PD opportunities can change their overall belief about teaching and learning
[41]. In looking for ways to support novice PBL teachers, schools need to provide opportunities for teachers
to learn PBL as learners [42] and utilize professional learning communities with shared beliefs and practice,
and collaborative and supportive learning for the implementation of PBL in classrooms [43]. If PBL is new to
the teachers, a school may consider sending a select few teachers for ongoing training.
Research has indicated that those teachers who receive extensive PD with PBL are more likely to
provide PD to other teachers [44]. Further, teachers’ completion of PBL PD has been shown to improve
collaboration, creating a team of support at the school or building level [37]. Additionally, as teachers’
confidence and skills in PBL increase, their need for support will decrease, allowing experienced teachers to
work with more novices. However, professional learning communities focusing on PBL is important for not
only supporting but also sustaining teachers’ effort in implementing PBL in their classrooms [43]. Within the
same professional learning community, teachers can share PBL lessons as well as collaborate on designing
PBL projects, which facilitates school-wide adoption of PBL.
While literature on PBL maps positive outcomes for students, challenges for teachers, and the
importance of PD with PBL, no research (as far as the researchers know) has been conducted on teachers’
learning experiences of planning and implementing PBL as well as the associated challenges situated in a
formal course as an extended PD approach. This study looks at the experience of in-service teachers enrolled
in a graduate level elective course focused on planning and implementing PBL to provide a sustained period
of immersed PD experience of PBL. The study explores how we can improve teacher knowledge and
confidence in PBL, combating the associated challenges in using PBL in order to increase teacher adoption
of PBL. Throughout the course, the teachers (students) were introduced to the essence of the PBL pedagogy,
online resources, and technology tools that would assist them in creating their own PBL unit.
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3. PURPOSE OF STUDY
The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences and perceptions of teachers in a PBL
course. The researchers investigated what the perceived challenges and barriers regarding the use of PBL
were, and possible ways to help overcome those challenges. We sought insight into how a PBL course could
improve teacher knowledge, confidence, and perceived ability in using PBL in future classroom applications.
It was our hope that this research would further the understanding of how teachers learn about PBL and how
we can help teachers implement PBL. The study asked the following research questions: i) How does a
formal, graduate course on PBL affect teachers’ perceived ability and attitude toward the planning and
implementing of PBL?; ii) What challenges and obstacles are perceived by teachers, while enrolled in a
graduate level PBL course, regarding the planning and implementation of PBL in their classroom?; iii) How
can we help teachers feel more confident in planning and implementing PBL in their classroom?
4. RESEARCH METHODS
4.1. A mixed-methods approach
This study utilized a mixed methods approach that “focuses on collecting, analyzing and mixing
both quantitative and qualitative data in a single study” [45]. Choosing a mixed methods approach is guided
by how one can best address the research questions. This study was to develop a broad understanding
as to what the challenges and obstacles of using PBL are as well as how we could improve teachers’ use of
PBL, especially their confidence and perceived ability to use PBL in their classroom. The mixed methods
approach was able to incorporate the exploratory nature of the study with multiple data collection and
triangulation [46].
Figure 1 shows the multiple processes of quantitative and qualitative data collection and data
analysis. In this study, quantitative data were collected from a pre-survey (prior to the PBL course) and post-
survey (at the end of the course). Qualitative data were collected from teacher reflections at the end of the
semester and open-ended questions in both the pre- and post-survey. To increase the number of survey
participants, the pre- and post-surveys were administered in the same class with the same instructor in a
different semester. During the data interpretation process, the researchers were able to triangulate the data to
see if the outcomes from one type of data corroborated or contradicted the other.
Figure 1. The mixed methods design
4.2. Context of study
The context of the study was a three-credit, graduate level elective course on PBL offered at a
Northwestern university in the United States. The course was hosted completely in the course management
system Moodle. The course covered: i) Characteristics and attributes of a PBL approach; ii) A teacher’s
role(s) as coach, mentor or tutor in guiding students through the PBL process; iii) Formative and summative
assessments for monitoring and evaluating PBL unit and student outcomes; iv) Collaborative learning
activities in the PBL process; v) Advantages and disadvantages of PBL and the implications for student
achievement; vi) Needs of diverse learners; vii) How to align goals and objectives of PBL with state and
local content standards; and viii) How to develop a PBL unit using the Buck Institute for Education’s PBL
model [2]. For the final project of the course, teachers developed a PBL unit for their own students. During
the course, the enrolled teachers worked both independently and collaboratively. The teachers used a
combination of tools throughout the course, including: classroom message boards, Google Sites,
conferencing software, and resources provided by the Buck Institute for Education.
Within the course, online discussions activities were centered on exploration of issues related to
PBL. Teachers participated in weekly, asynchronous discussions in Moodle. In these discussions, teachers
posted reflective responses to the week’s topic and left updates on their PBL unit progress. Within the online
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discussions, teachers offered constructive feedback, asked questions, and cited relevant literature both from
within and outside the course. Teachers were also able to edit their projects based on the feedback received
from peers and the instructor.
4.3. Participants
The participants were teachers enrolled in the PBL course who were teaching while pursuing a
graduate degree in educational technology. There were 21 and 15 students enrolled in the PBL course in the
first and second semesters of the data collection respectively. Students who were not teaching in a K-20
(kindergarten to college) setting were excluded from this study. This left 26 K-12 or higher education
educators for inclusion. Participation in the study was optional. 18 enrolled teachers completed the pre- and
post-survey. Participant characteristics are presented in Table 1. There were 11 participants completed the
end of semester (post-semester) reflection regarding their experience and learning in the first semester of data
collection. Nine teachers completed the pre- and post- survey and the post-reflections in the first semester of
data collection.
Table 1. Participants background information
Background
First semester Second semester
Survey participants (N/%) Reflection participants (N/%) Survey participants (N/%)
Gender
Male 6 (60) 5 (45) 3 (38)
Female 4 (40) 6 (55) 5 (62)
teaching level
elementary 3 (30) 4 (35) 4 (50)
middle school 2 (20) 1 (29) 2 (25)
High school 4 (40) 6 (29) 2 (25)
Higher education 1 (10) 0 0 (0)
Years of teaching
1-5 2 (20) 2 (18) 5 (62)
6-10 2 (20) 2 (18) 0 (0)
11 + 6 (60) 7 (64) 3 (38)
Sub total 10 11 8
4.4. Data collection and analysis
Two kinds of data, survey and end of semester teacher reflections, were collected. Background
information regarding grade levels taught, years of teaching, and participant ages was also collected as
presented in Table 1.
4.4.1. Surveys
Surveys were used to collect teachers' perceptions on their competency, understanding, practices,
and growth in utilizing PBL. Survey questions were centered on the Essential Project Design Elements but
modified for novice teachers. The survey consisted of seven components: i) Understanding 21st
century
skills; ii) Utilizing an engaging entry event; iii) Developing a guiding question; iv) Creating a project
calendar (to ensure a sustained inquiry); v) Creating a teaching and learning guide (focusing on content and
resources); vi) Building authentic assessments; vii) and Creating assessment rubrics [10].
The survey items included five Likert-scale (Not at All, Somewhat, Neutral, Mostly, and Most
Definitely) questions to assess participant comfort and confidence in using PBL regarding the above seven
components, as well as open-ended questions. The pre-survey allowed the teachers to rate their content
knowledge regarding essential PBL design elements. The post-survey allowed researchers to identify
participants’ growth regarding perceived competency and understanding of PBL as well as challenges and
support for the use of PBL. The pre- and post-surveys were distributed in the first and final weeks of the
course respectively. Survey data were collected from two semesters. A total of 18 students (10 from the first
and eight from the second semester) completed the pre- and post-survey.
4.4.2. Reflections
At the end of the course in the first semester, teachers voluntarily completed a post-course reflection
pertaining to their experiences in learning about PBL. As opposed to the short-answer questions in the
survey, the reflection asked teachers to provide examples and deeper, critical insight into their learning and
understanding of PBL and the challenges and obstacles for implementing PBL. Teachers were guided to
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reflect on their learning experience, classroom practice, and perspectives on PBL by the following questions:
i) What new perspectives and thoughts do you have since you learned about PBL?; ii) What is/are the
advantage/s of using PBL in teaching?; iii) What are the challenges and obstacles from the teacher’s
perspective for adopting PBL in the classroom?; iv) Have you done any PBL in your class as a teacher and/or
instructor as a result of taking this class? If you have, how have you practiced PBL? Please briefly describe
what you have done with using PBL in your teaching.
Upon completion of the course, the reflections were downloaded from the electronic submission
area in Moodle. All identifying information was removed before the data analysis. The reflections and
teachers’ responses to the open-ended survey questions were reviewed and coded based on themes of
challenges and possible ways to overcome the challenges following an open coding process [47]. Patterns
were sought in the data, and instances of the Emergent themes were recorded. Patterns were also defined and
described for clarification, and Emergent themes were presented for reference in the results section. A
graduate student researcher coded all the qualitative data and a faculty researcher reviewed all the coding.
The two researchers agreed upon most of the coding with a few clarifications sought from the graduate
student researcher.
5. RESULTS
5.1. Teachers’ perceptions and perceived competency toward PBL
Most teachers (16/18) who enrolled in the PBL course had reported having little experience with
PBL prior to taking the course in the pre-survey. Only a couple of teachers reported feeling confident and
optimistic about their abilities in both planning and implementing a PBL unit prior to starting the course. All
teachers perceived the advantages of using PBL for student learning. As seen in Table 2, upon completion of
the course, teachers’ overall understanding and perceived competency centered on essential PBL design
elements were all higher than those in the pre-survey. The survey result demonstrated teachers’ significantly
increased understanding of the overall PBL approach.
Table 2. Teachers’ responses to essential PBL elements
PBL essential elements
Pre-survey Post-survey
p value
Mean SD Mean SD
21st century skills 3.85 1.212 4.54 .708 .045*
Entry event 1.95 1.097 4.77 .417 .000**
Driving question 3.55 1.230 4.84 .388 .000**
Project calendar 3.08 1.105 4.67 .501 .000**
Teaching/learning guide 3.02 .865 4.55 .638 .000**
Authentic project assessment 2.93 1.161 4.60 .509 .000**
Creating/using assessment rubrics 4.65 .479 5.94 .177 .000***
Note. *
p < .05, 2-tailed. **
p < .0001, 2-tailed.
All seven PBL components, understanding the 21st
century skills (p=0.045), providing an entry
event (p<0.0001), writing a driving question (p<0.0001), creating a project calendar (p<0.0001), creating a
teaching and learning guide (p<0.0001), creating authentic project assessment (p<0.0001), and creating and
using assessment rubrics, were found to be significantly different (Table 2) between the pre- and post- survey
outcomes. The significant growth in understanding the PBL approach was highlighted in the areas of
developing an entry event (with the smallest pre-mean) and creating authentic project assessment (the second
smallest pre-mean), two areas covered extensively within the PBL course.
When looking at teachers’ perceived ability to plan and implement a PBL unit or curriculum, the
results in Table 3 revealed that there was a statistical difference (p< .0001) between the pre- and post-survey.
Table 3 shows that upon completion of their PBL course, teachers felt more comfortable and competent with
both planning and implementing a PBL unit on their own.
Table 3. Teacher perceived ability to plan and implement PBL
Pre-survey Post-survey
p value
Mean SD Mean SD
Planning PBL 2.68 1.421 4.47 .672 .000**
Implementing PBL 2.76 1.209 4.34 .710 .000**
Note. **
p < .0001, 2-tailed.
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Further evidence for teachers’ increased ability and confidence in planning and implementing PBL
was also revealed in their responses to open-ended post-survey questions and reflections. In response to
open-ended survey questions, Table 4 shows more than half of the participating teachers (11/18)
communicated their new familiarity and comfort with PBL, and more than two-thirds of the teachers (13/18)
communicated their confidence in the benefit of PBL on students. Half of the teachers (9/18) expressed
increased confidence in their future planning and implementing a PBL project. Other teachers (8/18)
described feelings of optimism about potential PBL implementation. Several teachers (5/18) even believed
that PBL would bring changes to their pedagogy and classroom practice.
Table 4. Confidence and optimism in post-survey and reflection
Emergent theme Post-survey (frequency/number of participants) Post-reflection (frequency/number of participants)
Confidence and
optimism
Confident about student learning & benefits (13/18)
Familiarity/comfort (11/18)
Confident about Future Use (9/18)
Optimistic about future use & application (8/18)
Confidence in PEDAGOGY SHIFT (5/18)
Optimistic of improved classroom ecology (5/18)
Hope for improved student efficacy (4/18)
PBL increases student efficacy (10/11)
Confident about future implementation (7/11)
Improved PBL confidence & application (5/11)
Optimistic about future use & implementation (5/11)
PBL will contribute to a positive shift to school norms
(4/11)
Optimistic about pedagogy shift (3/11)
Some of these positive testimonials from different teachers included:
I think the course really did a great job of preparing for learning how to facilitate PBL.
And I feel like actually "doing" PBL will still be a challenging learning experience, but
one I look forward to.
I have really enjoyed this course and learning about the proper way to implement PBL. I
have used projects in my class, but I struggled with PBL, which is what I really hoped to
get a better grasp on. I have learned that I need to back off a little and give them
(students) time to learn on their own. … I need to spend more time probing students about
their own sense-making and acquisition of skills …. I plan to be more conscious about
this in the future so that my students can learn on their own as well as, learn from each
other.
Most of the teachers (15/18) who participated in the post-survey also reported that PBL would
positively transform their teaching practices and learning for their students:
Since I am a newbie, the course really exposed me to the overall picture of PBL. I truly
saw the power of creating authentic, real life projects for students that focus on
communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. It creates engagement through
inquiry and helps to create those “sticky” learning experiences for students.
Of the eleven teachers’ post-semester reflections analyzed, all reflections (11/11) expressed comfort
and confidence pertaining to the PBL approach, with five teachers specifically cited the recent PBL course as
being the source of their new confidence as seen in Table 4. Additionally, in looking at the categories of
confidence and optimism, seven teachers expressed feelings associated with preparedness and self-assurance.
One teacher shared that the PBL unit was created during the PBL course as a class project had already been
implemented. Most teachers (10/11) reflected on the positive affect a PBL approach would have on meeting
various student needs. Some teachers (6/11) also described how PBL would contribute to a positive shift in
their teaching pedagogy. Other teachers (4/11) pointed out that PBL could positively affect their school
norms, such as school culture (parent involvement and assessment adoption) and attitudes towards change as
well as structures supporting students and teachers.
Teachers who were not implementing their PBL unit (10/11) at the time of writing the post-semester
reflections reported that they intended to use PBL in the future:
…even without full-fledged implementation many of the techniques are applicable in a
wide variety of lessons. Having experience with PBL will also help me support PBL and
similar pedagogies as teachers and our school are ready to try these methods.
Professionally I think all the aspects of PBL will support me in facilitating technology
integration and 21st century teaching.
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My work does not allow for large departures from what other teachers are doing, so I
would have to convince all of the other instructors, only a few of which have strong
educational backgrounds, to try a new system. However, some aspects of PBL (being a
facilitator, giving the students agency, generating a personal investment for the students)
are techniques that don't require a project to be used, and I learned a lot about those in
this class that I didn't know previously.
All teachers (11/11) expressed positive attitudes in their post-semester reflections toward the
planning, or implementation of PBL despite the fact that they were aware of the enormous amount of time
required to sufficiently develop and enact PBL lessons. Most teachers (9/11) also expressed that they felt
confident and prepared with sufficient knowledge of the PBL approach and were able to implement their
ready-to-use unit developed in the PBL course in their own classrooms.
5.2. Perceived challenges and obstacles of implementation
The second research question examined the challenges and obstacles perceived by teachers. In both
the surveys and post-semester reflections teachers identified several challenges that prevented them from
pursuing PBL within their classroom. Table 5 reveals that there were seven challenges identified by teachers
in the pre-survey: i) Lack of modeling or examples; ii) Lack of planning time; iii) Lack of instructions or
guidance on PBL; iv) Lack of experience; v) Lack of confidence; vi) Lack of in-building support; and vii)
Lack of resources.
Table 5. Perceived challenges and obstacles in surveys
Emergent theme Pre-survey (Frequency) Post-survey (Frequency)
Challenges and obstacles Lack of modeling or examples (10)
Lack of planning time (6)
Lack of instructions or guidance (5)
Lack of experience (4)
Lack of confidence (4)
Lack of in-building support (3)
Lack of resources (3)
Lack of implementation experience (6)
Lack of modeling or examples (5)
Lack of planning time (3)
Missing collaboration (2)
Lack of instructions or guidance (2)
In the pre-survey, teachers (10/18) cited the lack of modeling and available examples of PBL as
being the biggest challenge for them in planning or implementing their own unit. Some other challenges,
expressed by teachers in the pre-survey were lack of planning time (6/18) and the need of specific
instructions, resources, and guidance (5/18) for assisting them in starting PBL within their own classroom.
Several teachers explained how the lack of experience or confidence (4/18) contributed to their lack of PBL
implementation in response to the open-ended pre-survey questions. For example, one teacher wrote, “I am
so inexperienced with (PBL), at this point, I feel like I need "baby steps with hand holding”. That would be
the most beneficial.” In addition, the lack of in-building support and resources also prevented teachers from
using PBL.
Upon completion of the course, the number of perceived challenges decreased from seven to five.
Also, in Table 5, the post-survey revealed the lack of implementation experience as the top challenge.
Teachers (5/18) also reported that their lack of access to examples or modeling of the PBL pedagogy in
action prevented them from moving forward. Other challenges cited within the post-survey included a lack of
planning time (3/18), lack of collaboration with colleagues and administrators (2/18), and lack of specific
PBL instructions and guidance (2/18). At the end of the course, with more knowledge of PBL and a better
sense of what the implementation of PBL would take, some teachers seemed to be nervous about actually
using PBL in teaching: “I think the launch of any (PBL) project would make me nervous - there is always a
fear of it flopping!” However, teachers also recognized that applying their new knowledge of PBL through
implementation would ultimately boost their confidence: “(PBL) is new and a change of what I am used to.
Change and new can both be hard, but just doing it is the best way to gain confidence.”
The teachers’ post-semester reflections provided another picture of the challenges the teachers faced
in planning and implementing PBL in their own classrooms as revealed in Table 6. The most frequently cited
challenge within the reflections was a lack of time to plan a PBL unit (9/11).
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Table 6. Perceived challenges and obstacles in post-reflection
Emergent theme Specific challenges/obstacles (frequency)
Challenges and Obstacles Lack of planning time (9)
School norms don’t align with PBL (7)
Lack of classroom time (4)
Guidance and modeling for actual implementation (3)
Mandated curriculum (3)
Focus on high stakes testing (2)
The lack of planning time was echoed by concerns about having sufficient time in the classroom to
properly implement PBL (4/11): “It takes time to successfully implement a PBL [lesson]. Time to introduce
the activity, time to research and explore, time to create, revise, present, and debrief.”
Additionally, over half of the teachers expressed concerns in their reflections that implementing
PBL would be challenging if this pedagogy did not align with their schools’ norms (7/11), such as the kind of
assessment adopted at their schools. Some other challenges identified in the post-semester reflections
included the lack of guidance and modeling for implementing PBL (3/11), mandated curricula leaving no
space for implementing a PBL unit (3/11), and the focus on high-stakes tests (2/11). One teacher explained
his apprehensions over high-stakes testing, and the impact these tests have on teachers:
High-stakes tests make many teachers afraid to try innovative things. If a teacher
attempts new strategies and they (the implementations of new strategies) flop, there is no
“well, you learned what didn’t work.” Teachers in some schools get fired in situations
like this.
The nature of assessments and standardized testing at state and national levels could overburden
teachers trying to implement PBL units. PBL can be difficult to plan and implement without the
understanding and appropriate support from the school, as one teacher humorously tried to explained,
“Creating a successful PBL is a lot like juggling while constantly having someone throw an extra item into
your routine.”
In summary, the qualitative results in Table 2 showed that the main challenge of implementing PBL
is not the lack of knowledge as cited in the pre-survey (e.g., lack of PBL modeling or examples), which
corroborated with the quantitative result of the significant increase of teachers’ overall knowledge of
essential PBL design elements after the PBL course. The teacher reflections indicated trends in their
perceived challenges and obstacles of planning and implementing PBL that echoed previous literature of
challenges regarding pedagogical shifts in classrooms. While school cultures will likely be shaped by local or
temporal factors, teachers wishing to make pedagogical changes, such as implementing the PBL approach,
face pressures beyond their personal factors (e.g., a lack of experience or knowledge).
5.3. Increasing teachers’ confidence in applying PBL
Research question three asks how we can help teachers feel more confident in planning and
implementing PBL in their classroom. This question was addressed with open-ended questions in surveys,
where teachers were asked specifically what would help them feel more confident in planning and
implementing a PBL project respectively. The researchers looked for very specific needs in both the pre- and
post- survey responses from the teachers.
5.3.1. Confidence in planning PBL
In the pre-survey responses, teachers cited available examples (7/18) and access to PBL-related
resources (5/18) as being their two greatest needs in feeling more comfortable and confident in planning a
PBL project, as shown in Table 7. For example, two different teachers expressed their thoughts as the
following:
Either seeing one PBL project executed or participating in one (PBL project) in some
way would make me feel more confident in planning a PBL project on my own. I just need
to see (PBL) examples and read about how to successfully plan and implement a PBL
unit. Resources and ideas are needed.
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Table 7. Perceived needs for confidence in planning
Emergent theme Pre-survey (frequency) Post-survey (frequency)
Perceived needs Available examples (7)
Access to resources (5)
Having projects modeled (4)
Having experience (4)
Having planning time (2)
A PBL course (2)
Just feeling confident (5)
Peer collaboration (4)
Available examples (3)
Having projects modeled (3)
Having planning time (2)
Project management strategies (1)
They also cited experience in planning a PBL project (4/18) combined with the PBL course
instructor’s feedback as a way of modeling the PBL approach (4/18) would be helpful to build their
confidence in planning a PBL project. Table 7 shows another possible way to help increase the comfort and
confidence level of teachers regarding planning a PBL project is having sufficient time to plan a PBL project
(2/18). Two teachers recognized that the PBL course which they enrolled in would likely help them become
confident in planning a PBL project via obtaining needed knowledge and resources (2/18).
As seen in Table 7, upon completion of the course, five teachers (5/18) indicated that they were
confident in the planning process of a PBL project, without citing specific needs that may increase their
confidence with PBL in the post-survey. Four teachers were more specific in individual needs, citing peer
collaboration (4/18) would increase their confidence in planning a PBL project. Three teachers still felt that
they needed additional examples of PBL to help them feel more comfortable (3/18). Three teachers also cited
that a presence of modeling a PBL project (3/18) would be helpful. Other factors such as having time for
planning (2/18) and a need for project management strategies (1/18) were mentioned.
What would be most helpful is if I had another teacher to collaborate with and share the
load of creation and build off of one another’s ideas (when planning a PBL unit).
My biggest problem was determining how much inter-curricular (discipline) information
(learning) I could expect from students who were not pursuing STEM fields, and if I could
see one (such example) in action, it might help.
According to Table 7, while teachers still listed items needed for overall confidence and comfort in
the PBL planning process, the frequencies of the common listed needs (available examples, access to
resources, and having project modeled) decreased from the pre-survey. There are also some new needs such
as peer collaboration and project management strategies emerged after the students completed the PBL
course.
5.3.2. Confidence in implementing PBL
Examination of the teachers’ pre-surveys, with respect to confidence in implementing the PBL
approach, reflected similar needs described in the planning process of PBL; an echoing call for examples
(5/18) and having PBL modeled (4/18), as shown in Table 8.
Table 8. Perceived needs for confidence in implementing
Emergent theme Pre-survey (Frequency) Post-survey (Frequency)
Perceived Needs Available examples (5)
Having projects modeled (4)
Access to resources (3)
Having knowledge (3)
Having experience (2)
Having school support (1)
Peer collaboration (1)
Just feeling confident (6)
Having experience/practice (4)
Peer collaboration/mentoring (3)
School push/support (2)
Having planning time (1)
Teacher autonomy (1)
Consistent classroom time (1)
Other teachers, however, had more specific needs and ideas of how their comfort and confidence
with implementations of PBL could be improved. From the pre-survey these issues included: relevant
resources (3/18), having knowledge of PBL (3/18), having PBL experience (2/18), having school support,
and peer collaboration (1/18). One teacher suggested, “At least speaking to someone who had executed one
[PBL project] before would be nice.”
In the post-survey, teachers were asked again what could help them feel more confident in the PBL
implementation process. Several teachers stated that they were now fully confident and comfortable with
implementing PBL (6/18). Other teachers indicated that they needed practice teaching using the PBL
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approach (4/18) and a desire to collaborate with others (3/18) “to share experiences or with a peer who has
already implemented such a project to talk through anticipated obstacles.” Other factors such as school push
and support (2/18), planning time, dedicated classroom time, and teacher autonomy (1/18) would also help
teachers feel more comfortable in implementing a PBL approach.
In triangulating the quantitative and qualitative data, most of the participating teachers identified
knowledge or skills developed during the PBL course that could ease the PBL planning and implementation
process. This finding was confirmed by the quantitative results regarding teachers’ improved knowledge and
understanding of essential PBL project design elements as shown in Table 2. However, teachers’ responses
also indicated that planning time, school support as shown in Table 6, practice with PBL as shown in Table 5,
peer collaboration, and visual or in-person examples and modeling of implementation of a PBL project as
shown in Table 7 and Table 8 are essential areas that require more support. In comparing the needs for
implementation from the pre- and post-survey, the overall teachers’ needs decreased in terms of knowledge
and resources regarding PBL approaches and became more focused as shown in Table 8. The need for
resources did not appear in the post-survey, while the need for peer collaboration emerged as a new
necessity.
6. DISCUSSION
The overall findings align with prior literature that highlights the importance of professional
development in promoting a teacher’s attitude and confidence in the implementation of PBL [36], [44]. There
was a significant difference between the teachers’ perceived ability to plan and implement a PBL unit at the
beginning and end of the course. Participants were also more confident in their abilities, and expressed
greater optimism towards PBL as a pedagogical shift in their practice. Additionally, participants understood
the foundational PBL components better at the end of the PBL course, which may have contributed to their
increased confidence in PBL. By strengthening teachers’ perceived ability in using PBL, we hope to enable
teachers to apply their newly gained knowledge of PBL, eliminating the notion that such a PBL approach is
beyond their ability.
While most of the participants expressed confidence and interest in implementing PBL, they also
commented on the challenges that prohibit full PBL realization, including the lack of planning time, the lack
of examples and modeling of successful implementation, and the lack of support. The PBL course served as
professional development for those enrolled teachers, which may help illustrate how perceptions can be
shifted with first-hand knowledge. In our study, participating teachers identified specific experiences, such as
the course being modeled on a PBL approach, which could prepare them to plan and implement PBL in their
own classrooms. This emphasis on modeling, and relevant instructional materials, mirror the conditions in
which the students in one’s own classroom may experience this model-motivating a successful shift toward
the PBL pedagogical model for teachers [37]. Indeed, upon completion of the course, participating teachers
noted that they were especially excited for their own students, perhaps projecting their own experiences.
This study identified the lack of PBL modeling as being an ongoing challenge for the participating
teachers. Kramer [6] alluded to this as well, identifying that teachers struggle to apply PBL training in their
own practice, which means there are no further opportunities to refine, reflect, and initiate continued PBL
efforts. Teachers in the PBL course were able to work with their peers and the course instructor on planning
their PBL units. However, essential elements, such as implementing the PBL unit within their classrooms and
having continued support after the course ended which could improve the success of PBL implementation in
the long-term, were missing [37]. The success of an individual teacher’s implementation is often dependent
on the environment or culture of their institution, as evidenced by the participants’ concerns expressed in this
study. Effective PBL implementation often requires a school-wide initiative to sustain teachers’ pedagogical
shift [17]. On a smaller scale, peer collaboration and mentoring may be an effective way to provide the kind
of implementation support from schools, which the teachers expressed in this study.
As expected, some of the challenges identified in the pre-survey decreased or disappeared in the
post-survey and post-semester reflections. Teachers gained confidence over obstacles such as a lack of
confidence and the access to resources regarding PBL implementation as shown in Table 4. In the post-
survey, the top challenge was the lack of implementation experience with PBL. While the PBL course
provided teachers the necessary knowledge, teachers still needed the opportunity to apply PBL in their
classrooms. This finding is also consistent with prior research that training in PBL alone is insufficient to
help teachers implement PBL [6]. Challenges identified in the teachers’ post-semester reflections included
obstacles related to specific items within a school’s culture. This aspect connects to prior literature citing
similar issues, such as lacking support for implementation and curricular concerns [31], [32]. Teachers
reported planning time as being a small concern in the pre- and post-survey. However, the lack of planning
time was the most dominant concern within the post-semester reflections as shown in Table 6. This may
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indicate that the teachers were more likely to focus on the future and their independent efforts to create PBL
units. In short, the PBL course in this study might have been successful in educating teachers in how to
design and implement PBL based on research, practice and professional development literature. Additionally,
the PBL course may have spurred teachers in examining some practical, immediate applications-and the
potential struggles that could occur when creating this learning environment.
In looking to resolve some of these identified challenges, we recommend promoting peer
collaboration and conversations between and among teachers. Additionally, connecting teachers with active
PBL practitioners would help facilitate the discussion of the common challenges, including a lack of planning
time and lack of modeling. Connecting teachers with active PBL practitioners provides a community of
support and is a practical solution to assist teachers in taking the steps in PBL implementation [37]. With a
large enough network, teachers could visit nearby classrooms to observe implementations firsthand.
Additionally, issues surrounding modeling can be tackled through the use of video examples. This would
allow teachers to view a recorded lesson on their own time and at a location of their choosing. Providing
video examples would also ensure that those who cannot connect with another teacher in their area would
have the opportunity to view PBL in action. Furthermore, some teachers reported that having access to PBL
resources would be helpful. An organized document or website on PBL for teachers could act as a handbook
for teachers as a go-to reference when they begin the PBL implementation process, or future iterations of
planning PBL projects.
Despite perceived challenges and obstacles, teachers were optimistic that PBL had worth, a place
within the classroom, and that a formal PBL course had helped prepare them to move forward. Teachers
voiced positive outcomes and indicated optimistic viewpoints in terms of planning and implementing their
PBL units. Some teachers indicated that they were looking forward to implementing PBL and they felt that
their experience with PBL enhanced their positive feelings toward teaching. The teachers’ reported
confidence and optimism found within this study indicate that a formal PBL course could improve both
teachers’ self-efficacy and understanding of PBL, ultimately making them more likely to implement PBL in
the future.
Overall, research on PBL still demands attention for the improvement of PBL facilitation and its
practical application. This study contributes to PBL literature in examining a formal graduate level PBL
course and the benefits of such as a means to provide a sustained, immersed and modeled professional
development experience for practicing teachers. It also helps the field understand the challenges and
emerging needs such as peer collaboration for a wide adoption of PBL in classrooms. Future research is
encouraged in examining the benefits of modeling the PBL approach to teachers as a part of PD.
Additionally, research into the amount of planning time required for a PBL approach versus traditional
models of instruction, and the PBL professional development at a team or institutional level in the form of
peer collaboration would be beneficial to the field.
7. CONCLUSION
The study found that there was a significant difference between the teachers’ perceived ability to
plan and implement a PBL unit at the beginning and end of the course. Participants were also more confident
in their abilities, and expressed greater optimism towards PBL as a pedagogical shift in their practice.
Additionally, participants understood the foundational PBL components better at the end of the PBL course,
which may have contributed to their increased confidence in PBL.
Limitations of this study largely relate to the relatively small number of participants. However, the
mixed methods approach and the triangulation of the quantitative and qualitative data and results have
strengthened the findings of the study. For example, issues of concern in the pre-surveys became less
prominent in the post-surveys (e.g. confidence in PBL implementation), with the end-of-semester reflections
corroborating these changes in sentiment. Both types of data were also mined for emerging challenges, such
as the teachers’ lack of implementation experience or concerns over the lack of support for PBL in their
respective teaching environments. Overall, the use of the mixed methods approach provided more insight to
the concerns and challenges faced by the teachers.
Lastly, an instructional strategy as complex and context-specific as PBL requires investment from
schools, teachers, students, and their respective communities. As such, the results of this study may reflect
the specific culture of the study (i.e., study setting, participants, and professional development methodology).
Nevertheless, this study contributes to the field of PBL research by revealing issues surrounding classroom
planning and implementation from teachers’ perspectives. Additionally, this research contributes in
examining the effectiveness of a formal PBL course in promoting teacher confidence and attitude toward the
PBL approach.
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