Problem+Based+Learning

Is Problem Based Learning useful?
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 * See this example of how PBL is used in an actual school setting**

What are the critical elements which make up Problem Based Learning?

 * Step 1 – devise an appropriate ‘driving question’ **


 * It should be an open-ended question that cannot be answered simply


 * It should allow for student voice and choice.


 * It should be stimulating and interesting and open to multiple interpretations

** Step 2 – set parameters for the pupils to cover in their projects **

 * these are often linked to the curriculum standards you wish students to cover in the project


 * they prevent the students from wandering around aimlessly - they focus their attention


 * they should be specific and achievable

** Step 3 – design a rubric for the assessment of the project **

 * Rubrics give students a clear idea about what they must do and achieve in order to gain credit


 * It is sometimes better to include students in the development of the rubric itself


 * Try to involve students in the weighting which is assigned to different elements of the rubric


 * See Rubistar for an online tool which helps you create a rubric ([])

** Step 4 – planning **

 * Step 5: Research **