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Problem-Based Learning Model

a set of teaching models that uses problems as the focus for developing problem-solving skills, content, and self-regulation
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Identify Topic: This model works best for topics that are more complex, abstract, or dont have specific characteristics Specify Learning Objective: There are two learning ob ectives! one is the topic that youre teaching and the other is for students to reach an understanding of problem solving abilities Identify Problems: "roblems need to me clear, concrete, and personali#ed. $lso make sure that students have enough prior knowledge to promote the development of problem solving skills Access Materials: %nsure that there are enough materials for all of the students to have access so that they will have the resources that allow them to understand the problem and develop their skills

P ase !- "evie# and Present Problem: &eview the knowledge needed to solve the problem and present the specific problem to solve. P ase $- %evise a Strategy: 'ave the students form a strategy for solving the problem and provide feedback about the strategy. P ase &- Implement t e Strategy: Students use their strategies as you monitor their efforts and give feedback. P ase '- %isc(ss and )val(ate "es(lts: (uide a discussion of the students efforts and the results they find

So what? What is important to understand about this?

The lesson focuses on solving a problem with the responsibility for solving the problem resting with the student. Teachers need to support the learning process as student self-regulate their learning.