Problem Based Learning (PBL)

Kaiyisah Nurulsyakur Binti Yusof

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DEFINITION OF PBL A learning that is centres around a

problem. A pedagogical strategy for posing

significant, contextualized, real world situations and providing guidance, resources and instruction to learners as they develop content knowledge and problem -solving skills (Mayo, Donelly, Nash and Schwartz, 1993).

HISTORY Originated in medical

schools at McMaster University in Canada, late 1960s

Then three other medical schools; Netherlands, Australia, and United States took this model.

CHARACTERISTICS

PROBLEM

• Challenging learning• Open- ended problems with no one right

answer.

STUDENTS

• Self- directed• Active investigators• Problem solvers in a small group.

TEACHER

• Facilitates by guiding, monitoring and supporting the learning process.

PROCESS

Clarifying terms

Defining problem

Brainstorming/

Analyzing problem

Structuring and

hypothesis

Identifying learning

objectives

Independent study

Report

ADVANTAGES

Increase self direction

Better skill development

Interpersonal skills and teamwork

DISADVANTAGES

Time consumin

gGreater costs

Extra workload

Additional training

TRADITIONAL METHOD PBL METHOD