Problem-based learning (PBL)

The skills of the 21st century require training to enable students to apply teaching materials, to take control of their instruction, to make significant use of technology and to collaborate. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a method that could blend into the chest of your tool.

Problem-based learning is a student-centred method of collaborating in communities to address an open-ended problem. Motivation and learning are driving this issue.   Problem-based learning (PBL) is commonly employed in a variety of instructional fields and environments to facilitate logical thought and problem-solving in real learning situations.

A learning task that needs to be resolved in a typical PBL setting is triggered. Students are linked to this perplexity, ambiguity or scepticism by enabling individual and collective prior knowledge and the discovery of resources to make sense of the phenomenon. They also engaged in peer learning through small-group discussions. This learning experience is also likely to help students build their perceptions and meanings, and how and where they study efficiently, in addition to enabling students to understand principles and topics.

How Does PBL Work?

A standard PBL tutorial usually involves a group of 8 to 10 students, as well as a mentor who leads the course. A group must be large enough to allow good group dynamics to evolve, but it can also change as interpersonal differences or other behaviour arise. Students nominate the moderator for each scenario and to document the debate. The tasks are shared, and tutoring is designed to facilitate the cycle and ensure that the group meets the correct learning objectives in line with the curriculum.

PBL tutorial process

• Step 1 - Identify and explain unclear concepts in the situation
  
• Step 2 - Identify the problem or problems to be resolved
  
• Step 3 - Brainstorming session on questions, which suggests potential clarifications based on prior information
  
Step 4 - Evaluate steps 2 and 3 and arrange explanations into tentative solutions
• Step 4 - Evaluate steps 2 and 3 and arrange explanations into tentative solutions
  
• Step 5 - Formulate learning goals
  
• Step 6 - Private study
  
• Step 7 - Group discusses private study outcomes and explanations and may assess the group
  

Generic skills and attitudes

PBL will be guided by the use of a reiterative problem-solving process that helps the following traits to develop:

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Listening
• Documentation
• Collaboration
• Value for the thoughts of colleagues
• Self-directed learning and use of resources
• Critical evaluation of literature
• Presentation skills

Briefly, you can learn to solve problems and improve self-directed study skills that build up your knowledge and abilities in an extremely relevant and exciting way.

Advantages of PBL

• • This encourages active learning, better understanding, and lifelong learning skills maintenance and development of Generic skills
• • PBL helps students in their future practice incorporation to improve generic skills or attitudes.
• • PBL encourages integrated core Motivation curriculum
• • For students and teachers, PBL is fun and requires all students to participate in the deep learning process
• • PBL fosters deep learning through a Constructivist approach
• • Students activate prior knowledge and build on existing framework concepts.

In conclusion, PBL is focused on adult philosophy concepts, including fostering student engagement, supporting and playing a role in the decisions affecting their learning. It also offers an exciting and demanding education atmosphere along with the benefits of generic traits.