Varieties of PBL: the components of success

Erik de Graaff, Aalborg UniversityUNESCO Chair in Problem-Based Learning

Tell me and I will forgetShow me and I will rememberInvolve me and I will understand

Step back and I will act

• PBL addition

Confucius

Characteristics of PBL

• Self directed learning• Experiential learning• Situated learning• Collaborative learning• Active learning• Transferable skills• Cognitive apprenticeship

– The student in control– focusing on experiences– in an environment designed – as a social context– to involve students in

learning for a lifetime– of learning from each other.

Different versions of PBL

Problem Based Learning

Project

Phenomenon

P B L

Based Learning

Organized Learning

Practice Oriented Learning

Learning in the workplace

I love working

I can watch it for hours

Pedagogues have known for ages that learning is an activity:

Maria Montessori: my playing is my learningJerôme Bruner: learning by discoveryWilliam Killpatrick: whole hearted learningCarl Rogers: student centered learningThe Harvard method: case based learning

Active Learning

Pedagogic models Organization

Problem Based Learning

Project Organized Learning

Aalborg PBOL

Project Organized LearningExperiental /

Discovery Learning

Small group Collaboration

Self-directed Learning Thematic curriculum

Case Based Learning

Active Learning

Pedagogic models Organization

Problem Based Learning

Project Organized Learning

Aalborg PBOL

Project Organized LearningExperiental /

Discovery Learning

Small group Collaboration

Self-directed Learning Thematic curriculum

Case Based Learning

Active Learning

Pedagogic models Organization

Problem Based Learning

Aalborg PBOL

Project Organized LearningExperiental /

Discovery Learning

Small group Collaboration

Self-directed Learning Thematic curriculum

Case Based Learning

Project Organized Learning

Active Learning

Pedagogic models Organization

Problem Based Learning

Project Organized LearningExperiental /

Discovery Learning

Small group Collaboration

Self-directed Learning Thematic curriculum

Case Based Learning

Project Organized Learning

Aalborg PBOL

Focus on PO-PBL in Engineering Education

Think List up to three Characteristics 2 min that are crucial to PO-PBL in EE

Pair Compare your lists with 2-3 5 min neighbors and compile a joint

list (max 3 characteristics)

Share In the plenary

Key Features in the Success of PBL

• Students responsible for their own learning process

• A clear purpose of all learning activities

• Sufficient attention for Communication Skills

• Balanced support from Technical experts to overcome knowledge barriers

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