Types of alternative teaching methods: ABP

PBL is a learner-centered educational method

In PBL, learners are progressively given more and more responsibility for their own education and become increasingly independent of the teacher for their education. PBL produces independent learners who can continue to learn on their own in life and in their chosen careers. The responsibility of the teacher in PBL is to provide the educational materials and guidance that facilitate learning.

PBL is based on real world problems

PBL is based on the messy, complex problems encountered in the real world as a stimulus for learning, integrating, and organizing learned information in ways that will ensure its recall and application to future problems. The problems in PBL are also designed to challenge learners to develop effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

The objectives of PBL is to produce learners who will:

• Engage the problems they face in life and career with initiative and enthusiasm
• Problem-solve effectively using an integrated, flexible and usable knowledge base
• Employ effective self-directed learning skills to continue learning as a lifetime habit
• Continuously monitor and assess the adequacy of their knowledge, problem-solving and self-directed learning skills
• Collaborate effectively as a member of a group