Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Learning methodology in which the teacher presents a real-life problem to students and helps them to search for an answer, while ensuring it is they themselves who find the solution.
How does it work?
Problem-based Learning is an active learning methodology. This means that the students acquire knowledge on their own terms and with the help of their fellow students and a teacher as mentor.
Problem-based Learning uses real-life situations (problems) as a starting point and follows a defined, summative, progressive process which once complete can start again with new questions which were generated in the previous cycle.
Phases or Stages:
- Presentation of the problem or challenge
- Formulation of questions that students question about the problem
- Work plan
- Information search and processing
- Restart the work circle with new questions, if necessary
- Solving the problem or challenge
- Elaboration of the final product (article, presentation, report...)
- Process and product evaluation
- Come with Teaching-Learning Methodologies. Video with Mar Carrió, lecturer from the Department of Experimental Sciences and Health, who talks to us about Problem-based learning.
- EDvolution Experiences: Andrea Noferini. Video in which lecturer Andrea Noferini, of the Department of Political and Social Sciences, explains how he uses Problem-based learning in his classes.
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Teaching Activities:
- Practical classes, Theoretical classes, Individual, independent work and study, Group work and study, Seminars/workshops
Assessment Systems:
- All
Competences:
- All