Understanding Problem-Based Learning

Students find relevant, multidisciplinary units to be engaging and such problem based learning (PBL) units often result in better retention and test scores. This article provides the rationa... See More

Students find relevant, multidisciplinary units to be engaging and such problem based learning (PBL) units often result in better retention and test scores. This article provides the rationale for incorporating similar units into your classroom and offers numerous tips for success, including a brief summary of how to create your own PBL unit. Although all the references are well over a decade old, there has been a resurgence of interest in PBL. If interested in incorporating PBL into your classroom, this article would be a good place to start your background reading; this article does not feature a particular project or assessment pieces.