Problem-based learning

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a didactic concept of "active learning" in tertiary education, but is currently being adpted for use in K-12 education. The defining characteristics of PBL are: (a) learning is driven by messy, open-ended problems, (b) students work in small collaborative groups, and c)teachers are facilitators of learning. Accordingly, students are encouraged to take responsibility for their group and organise and direct the learning process with support from a tutor or instructor. Advocates of PBL claim it can be used to enhance content knowledge and foster the development of communcation, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skill.

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