This document outlines the steps of problem-based learning, including defining ill-structured real-world problems, organizing students into teams to research problems and test solutions, and presenting their findings. It contrasts well-structured textbook problems with ill-structured problems that more closely mirror real life. Effective problem-based learning engages students by posing meaningful problems, allowing them to develop and assess multiple solutions through hands-on modeling and strategy techniques like brainstorming and decision making.

1. Step 1 create a problem Find a real life situation Multiple solutions Organize students in to teams Must raise students interest

2. Step 2 problem analysis Students list known facts Lists unknown facts Research unknowns

3. Step 3 test theories Students must model the situations to test their theories Students generate possible solutions

4. Step 4 presenting Students select the solution that fits best Students present their solutions and methods

5. Types of problem Well structured Ill structured problem

6. Well-structured problem Easy to define All information provided A single answer Lack of motivation Not like a real life problem More like the train A and the train B kind of a problem

7. Thinking frame Read the problem Record important information Use pictures and diagrams if need Decide on the pictures Solve Check your answer THE PROBLEM WITH THIS PROBLEM IS THAT DOES NOT MATCH REAL LIFE

8. ILL-structured problem Like real life Not all information provided Must be often redefined Many solutions Must be define and re-defined often

9. Teaching is problem solving How can I teach this skill or concept? How can I make this more interesting or student-centered? How can I best assess learning? How can I incorporate this new strategy into my classroom? How can I create a solution where students want to learn

10. Real problems in curriculum Social studies Science Math Language & arts Health Physical education the

11. PBL Subject Based Learning Vs Learn it Apply it Give a problem to illustrate how to use it Identify what we need to know START START Learn it Problem posed Told what we need to learn

13. How can we create less expensive and more-green cars?

15. Promotes individualization

16. Motivates students to learn

18. General problem solving strategy

19. There are two types

20. Create Problem Solving (CPS)

22. Choose a solution that seems the best

23. Elaborate and refine

24. Implement the solution