Problem-Oriented Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Problem-Based Synthesis, Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning, Peer-Led Team Learning, Model-Eliciting Activities, and Project-Based Learning: What Is Best for You?

Abstract

The educational contributions of David Himmelblau and Gary Powers are extended by describing a broad spectrum of learning environments that start with a problem. Many of these are characterized in the literature as being simply problem-based learning (PBL) or claiming to be similar to PBL (for example, process oriented guided inquiry learning, model-eliciting activities, project-based synthesis). In this paper, the different outcomes from the learning environment and the degree to which students are empowered with the learning process are criteria used to help identify the subtle differences of the options in 33 learning environments. Elaborations and examples are given for 23 of these. Options for assessment are cited. Brief suggestions are given about how to select an effective learning environment with which you are comfortable.

Implementing Service Learning in Pre-Service Teacher Coursework

“…PBL is an approach where small groups of students acquire new knowledge in an environment where they take responsibility for their own learning, with the teacher acting as a facilitator or guide. Problems are often designed to simulate those the student would find in his or her profession (Woods, 1985(Woods, , 2014. PBL engaged students working in teams in the solving of real communitybased problems, preparing them to solve similar issues in the future (Barell, 2007).…”

PBL ou PBLs: a Customização do Mecanismo de Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas na Educação Contábil

“…Esse questionamento se apresenta como um problema frequente, embora nem sempre tratado de forma estruturada pela literatura construtivista que busca aproximar a teoria da prática e o mercado de trabalho da academia (SAVERY, 2006). Woods (2014) identifica mais de trinta ambientes de aprendizagem diferentes nos quais a metodologia Problem-based Learning (PBL) é aplicável. Tal conjunto constitui-se em uma família de mecanismos que são utilizados no processo educacional integrativo de active learning baseado em problemas.…”

The future of the lecture

“…At this point, I should stress that these opinions are personal, what I conclude from watching my own classes. While I think these are a reasonable start for me, I recognize that many have studied engineering education in much more controlled environments, and have hence can have a stronger scientific basis for their conclusions . They are reasonably irritated when their ideas are ignored .…”

“…These are not necessarily targets I recommend for you, but where I myself want to do more for my students. If you do not find my suggestions sensible for you, others give good alternatives …”