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Problem-based learning
is a strategy for encouraging critical thinking and problem solving
skills along with content knowledge through the use of real world
situations or problems. Teachers act as facilitators, providing resources,
guidance, and instruction to learners as they develop content knowledge
and problem-solving skills. Students assume greater responsibility
for their own learning as teacher-directed instruction decreases.
The teacher's role shifts from that of instructor to guide, facilitator,
and fellow learner. Problem-based learning may take the form of group
discussion of cases or problems and/or projects designed and developed
by students.
Learning is initiated
by a posed problem the learner is interested in solving.
Problems are based on real-life, open-ended situations.
Projects are open-ended, with many possibilities for design and
development.
Students are responsible for finding information necessary to
solve problems.
Learning is active, integrated, cumulative, and connected.
The teacher's role is supportive, not directive.
Evaluations emphasize integration of knowledge.
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