Problem-Based Learning

A Pioneering Way to Engage Students

in Learning While Pursuing Answers

to Ill-Structured Problems



 

This information was developed/assembled by La Nelle Harvey, teacher and member of the USC CSP Leadership Cohort  in conjunction with Cal State Los Angeles and presented at NSTA, Boston in 1999.
For more information contact: La Nelle Harvey or Patricia Thompson
USC Center For Craniofacial Molecular Biology 323-442-3169 email: pathomps@hsc.usc.edu
 
 


THE PBL PROCESS

1. Scenario which includes a problem -

A. May have one/multiple parts

2. FACTS - Identify what they already know from the problem

3. IDEAS - Making hypothesis based on that knowledge

4. Identify LEARNING NEEDS - stated as questions

A. Resources

B. Plan and carry out investigations

C. Consult experts

5. Revisit hypotheses with new knowledge gained from investigation- -generate new ideas/hypotheses - RECYCLE THROUGH PROCESS

6. Complete the process for each part of the scenario

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