Learning Through Solving a Problem

Problem based learning experiences when combined with a real world problem that students can relate to create a deeper learning experience for students. In this article elementary students ... See More

Problem based learning experiences when combined with a real world problem that students can relate to create a deeper learning experience for students. In this article elementary students become epidemiologists in a fictional town outbreak of a disease. Students had to evaluate the situation and make recommendations for this town. The activity is described for the reader and could easily be duplicated in any elementary class or even in a middle school classroom.

Tips and Strategies for Classroom Success

I though this article had some good ideas on how to do a problem based learning activity in your classroom. There were some good suggestions for management and group facilitation. The arti... See More

I though this article had some good ideas on how to do a problem based learning activity in your classroom. There were some good suggestions for management and group facilitation. The article was light on the specifics(no examples provided) and how they found and developed the content they used, but if you are looking for general information on problem based learning, this article has some good ideas.