Hybrid Learning Guide for Faculty
Made in collaboration with Jo Schwader
What is Problem-Based Learning?
Problem-based learning is an active and collaborative learning strategy to help students develop important skills, especially through practicing several different higher-order and social skills.
Nilson (2010) shares that this approach allows students develop skills in:
- Teamwork
- Project management and leadership
- Oral and written communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Tolerance for uncertainty
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Conceptual understanding and deep learning
- High-level strategies for understanding and self-directed study
- Application of content knowledge
- Application of metacognitive strategies
- Research and information-seeking skills
- Knowledge retention
- Decision making
- Problem-solving
- Clinical performance (health fields)
This guide will share practical tips on implementing PBL in your classroom.
Reference: Nilson, L.B. (2010). Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors. Jossey-Bass.
Watch this Video on Problem-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching strategy that can be used for all levels of teaching. Paulina Naslonski's Problem-Based Learning video will cover what PBL is, along with key elements, examples, implementation strategies, and outcomes.