A working environment for Problem Based Learning facilitators
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The document describes an EU project that aimed to train teachers on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) pedagogy. It involved 10 partner organizations across several European countries. The project created an online course, virtual facilitator, and PBL repository to help educators implement PBL. The online course used Salmon's e-tivity model and covered theoretical and practical PBL concepts and case studies. The virtual facilitator and repository provided guidance and resources for designing PBL scenarios. The overall goal was to promote PBL as a learner-centered teaching approach.
A working environment for Problem Based Learning facilitators
- 1. A working environment for Problem Based Learning facilitators Palitha Edirisingha, University of Leicester Arunangsu Chatterjee, University of Plymouth The 8th Plymouth Enhanced Learning conference, 10 – 12 April 2013 Plymouth University, UK www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 2. Objectives v Raise awareness about PBL v An example from an EU project v Consider implementing PBL in your own teaching www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 3. Why PBL? “Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.” www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 4. Why PBL? www.sceneproject.eu DRHEA e-learning audit (2009) info@sceneproject.eu
- 5. Why PBL? www.sceneproject.eu JISC 2012 survey info@sceneproject.eu
- 6. PBL main principles ü Constructivist approach to learning ü Learner focused ü Geared toward “real world” tasks ü Projects or problems have more than one approach ü Emphasis on authentic, performance based assessment ü Learners develop problem-solving, self regulated learning and team based learning skills www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 7. PBL process The Problem Evaluate What they progress know? Apply knowledge What they don’t to the know? problem Share How to find informa<on out? Finding the informa<on www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu http://www.physics.le.ac.uk/ProjectLeAP/PBL004.shtml
- 8. Context: - EU LLP ICT KA3 – Multilateral project - 10 partner originations Aim: Train teachers, trainers and head teachers on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) pedagogy to promote the use of the PBL as teaching method in the EU. www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 9. PBL ONLINE ENVIRONMENT E-Learning platform Virtual Facilitator PBL repository Online course To help new To share PBL Train Facilitators facilitators scenarios www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 10. THE ONLINE COURSE Salmon’s (2002) E-tivity model ü Participants to carry out online tasks alone and in groups to make the course more engaging and interactive. www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 11. COURSE CONTENT Ø Practical (case studies, examples of PBL scenarios) Ø Theoretical (key concepts explained in multimedia, lectures notes) Module 0 Familiarization & Socialization Module 1 Self-reflection and introduction to PBL Module 2: Designing a Problem Scenario Module 3: Assessing a Problem Scenario Module 4: Managing a Problem Scenario www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 12. VIRTUAL FACILITATOR An expert system to guide new facilitators in the design of PBL sessions by asking questions and offering suggestions. § Questions - about students who will be learning through PBL. § Questions – to help facilitators think through all aspects of a problem / project. www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 13. PBL REPOSITORY § An open access area for participants to share their own PBL scenarios / design www.sceneproject.eu Image from: mindblog.dericbownds.net info@sceneproject.eu
- 14. Summing Up § Raise awareness about PBL as a learner centered approach § The online course + the virtual facilitator + the PBL repository to enable facilitators to develop and deliver PBL sessions www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 15. Acknowledgements Consorzio FOR.COM. – Beneficiary and coordinator IT Catholic University of Portugal (PT) PT University of Leicester UK OCEAN NGO GR Technical College "Mihai Bacescu“ RO Endofap Liguria IT 1st School Center of Laboratories of Trikala GR Norwich City College UK Kocaeli EU Project Coordination Center TR Buck Institute for Education USA www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu
- 16. Thank You @palithaed @reflexionem www.sceneproject.eu info@sceneproject.eu