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Robert B. Tallitsch, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Augustana College
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201-2296
Phone: 309-794-3341
Fax: 309-794-7722
E-mail: RobertTallitsch@augustana.edu |
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Problem-based learning (PBL) is a style of learning that may be adapted in its entirety, or as a part of a larger curriculum (as I do with my Human Anatomy, Neuroanatomy and Kinesiology classes). PBL, as defined by Dr. Howard Barrows and Ann Kelson of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is both a curriculum and a process. The curriculum consists of carefully selected and designed problems that demand from the learner the acquisition of critical knowledge, problem solving proficiency, self-directed learning strategies, and team participation skills. The process replicates the commonly used systemic approach to resolving problems or meeting challenges that are encountered in life and career.
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In PBL the traditional teacher and student roles change during the problem solving process. The students assume increasing responsibility for their learning, giving them more motivation and more feelings of accomplishment, setting the pattern for them to become successful life-long learners. The faculty in turn become resources, tutors, and evaluators, guiding the students in their problem solving efforts.
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Students involved in PBL acquire knowledge and become proficient in problem solving, self-directed learning, and team participation. Studies show that PBL prepares students as well as traditional methods. PBL students do as well as their counterparts from traditional classrooms on national exams, but are in fact better practitioners of their professions.
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Problem-Based Learning at the University of Delaware:
http://www.udel.edu/pbl/
Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction: Maricopa Community Colleges
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/pbl/
Center for PBL Learning and Communication
http://www.samford.edu/ctls/problem_based_learning.htmll
The Problem-Based Learning Pathway at The Ohio State University Health Sciences Center - Medicine
http://medicine.osu.edu/currentstudents/curriculum/
Problem Based Learning Bibliography at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
http://www.pbli.org/bibliography/
There is an increasing number of web sites devoted to problem-based learning applied to many different educational levels and areas. Maastricht University keeps an extensive list of links to other areas devloted to this education approach on their web page.
http://www.unimaas.nl/pbl/
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