Caitlin Magee Problem-Based Learning Matrix
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Caitlin Magee
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Date: October
28, 2013
Problem-Based Learning
Main idea Main idea
A set of teaching models that uses problems as the focus for developing problem-solving skills, content, and self-regulation.
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Planning
Implementing
Assessment
Motivation
- Topic is more complex than teaching a concept - Specify learning objectives: two types- problem solving ability and self-directed learning. -Identify problems: try to determine if students have enough prior knowledge to effectively design a strategy for solving it. -Access materials: students must have access to materials to help them some the problems
-Phase 1: Review and Present Problem- The teacher reviews the knowledge needed to solve the problem and presents the students with a specific, concrete problem to solve. - Phase 2: Devise a Strategy- The students devise a strategy for solving the problem, and the teacher gives them feedback about the strategy. - Phase 3: Implement the Strategy- Students implement their strategies as the teacher carefully monitors their efforts and provides feedback. -Phase 4: Discuss and evaluate results- The teacher guides a discussion of the students efforts and the results they find.
-Assessment should be determined by the learning objectives of the lesson. - Most obvious assessment is in form of tests. - Alternate assessment are direct examination of student performance on significant tasks that are relevant to life outside of school. - Performance assessments are tasks in which students demonstrate their levels or knowledge or skill by carrying out an activity or creating a product. - Systematic Observation is a form of assessment that requires teachers to specify criteria for the processes they are assessing and take notes based on the criteria. (Rubric emphasized here) -Checklists, Rating scales, Group vs. Individual Assessment
-Model is effective in increasing motivation because the model capitalizes on motivating effects on curiosity, challenge, authentic tasks, involvement and autonomy. -Authentic tasks are learning activities that require understanding that can be used in the world outside the classroom, helping students see how abstract concepts and processes relate to the real world. - Self regulation through student autonomy increases students ability to direct their own learning.