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Manley Ray Hilburn

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October 29, 2013

Problem-Based Learning
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A set of teaching models that uses problems as the focus for developing problem-solving skills, content, and self-regulation.
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Planning

Implementing

Assessment

Motivation

Start with identify the topic The topic is more complex than teaching a concept Make specify learning objectives first, two types- problem solving ability. Second, self-directed learning Identify problems: Determine if students have enough prior knowledge to effectively design a strategy for solving it. Access materials students must have access to materials to help them some the problems

Review and Present ProblemReview the prior knowledge needed to solve the problem and present the student with a solid problem to solve. Devise a StrategyThe student devise a strategy for solving the problem, and feedback is given to the student about the strategy. Implement the StrategyThe students implement the straggles they have chosen as the teacher monitors the students efforts and provides feedback during the process. Discuss and evaluate resultsA teacher lead discussion of the students efforts and results in which they find.

Assessment should be determined by the learning objectives of the lesson. Most obvious assessment is in form of tests. Alternate assessment are direct examination of student performance on significant tasks that are relevant to life outside of school. Performance assessments are tasks in which students demonstrate their levels or knowledge or skill by carrying out an activity or creating a product. Systematic Observation is a form of assessment that requires teachers to specify criteria for the processes they are assessing and take notes based on the criteria. (Rubric emphasized here) Checklists, Rating scales, Group vs. Individual Assessment

Model is effective in increasing motivation because the model capitalizes on motivating effects on curiosity, challenge, authentic tasks, involvement and autonomy. Authentic tasks are learning activities that require understanding that can be used in the world outside the classroom, helping students see how abstract concepts and processes relate to the real world. Self-regulation through student autonomy increases students ability to direct their own learning.

So what? What is important to understand about this?

The Problem-Based Learning model allows for students to develop problem-solving skills, learn self -regulation and the content they have to learn. The model allows for students to have access to materials that allow them to solve the problems they are given. The students are then instructed to come up with strategies for solving the problem, and then implementing that strategy to solve the problem. The teacher helps guide the students through discussion on what their results world. It helps build students critical thinking skills and allows them to apply what theyve learned with the real world.