UW-Stout
Teaching and Learning Center
June 2007
Problem Based Learning
The page lists a number of sites that will help you with Problem Based Learning. The IMSA and ASCD sites give excellent introductions to the concept. The others define the concept, give numerous examples of how to set up and use the concept in class, and present research on the effectiveness of the method.
Problem Based Learning Network at IMSA
Illinois Mathematical and Science Academy
http://www.imsa.edu/programs/pbln/
Home page of the Illinois Mathematical and Science Academy. One of the best places to start investigating PBL. This page is an index to resources on PBL including
TUTORIALS http://www.imsa.edu/programs/pbln/tutorials/
These brief tutorials define PBL, explain its benefits and how to implement it.
RESEARCH ARTICLES http://www.imsa.edu/programs/pbln/articles/
Three articles report the effectiveness of using PBL in gaining knowledge
WEB RESOURCES http://www.imsa.edu/programs/pbln/resources/
Links to other PBL sites.
Comparing PBL and Traditional Methods
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
http://www2.imsa.edu/programs/pbln/comparison/
A thorough, though all-list, explanation of PBL
The Definition of Problem Based Learning
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Helpful two-paragraph introduction to PBL and links to practitioner advice, including videos.
Student Tips for Solving Case Problems
Penn State: Teaching and Learning with Technology
http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/cases/studenttips/research.html
This page introduces you to how to manage case studies in class
SEE ALSO:
http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/cases/studenttips/index.html
This is the home page for Penn State's excellent site on using Case Studies, a form of PBL.
Problem Based Learning
Ronald E. Purser, San Francisco State University
http://online.sfsu.edu/~rpurser/revised/pages/problem.htm
An article that presents a comprehensive overview of PBL
What is Problem Based learning?
Problem Based Learning Faculty Institute
University of California, Irvine
]http://www.pbl.uci.edu/whatispbl.html
Click on "Examples" to find uses of PBL in courses
PBL Overview
Maricopa Center For Teaching and Learning Instruction
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/pbl/info.html
This excellent one-screen site defines PBL and gives links to other sources.
Be sure to try the Southern Illinois Medical site http://www.pbli.org/
and look for “Generic Problem Based Learning Essentials”
http://www.pbli.org/pbl/generic_pbl.htm
Problem Based Learning
Maasticht University
http://www.unimaas.nl/pbl/
This excellent site offers many resources.
Start by clicking on the “Faculties”, then choose your area. Helpful is the "Faculty of Arts and Culture."
Using PBL in Courses
Applying Problem Based Learning in Literature Classes
University of Cincinnati. University Libraries.
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/instruction/faculty/pblandliterature.html
A menu of very fine articles on using PBL in concept-driven humanities classes
PBL-in-Action: How to Implement Problem-based Learning in Business Marketing?
Dr Wee Keng Neo, Lynda
http://www.cdtl.nus.edu.sg/link/mar2003/pbl1.htm
Explains Design, Process, and Assessment clearly yet succinctly
Using Critical-Problem-Based Learning Factors in an Integrated Undergraduate Business Curriculum: A Business Course
Christopher M. Scherpereel, Mary Y. Bowers
http://sbaweb.wayne.edu/~absel/bkl/.%5Cvol33%5C33ac.pdf
This article explains the rationale and practice of successful use of PBL
A Problem Based Learning Course in Physiology for Undergraduate and Graduate Basic Science Students
Sheella Mierson,
Advan Physiol Educ 275:16-27, 1998.
http://advan.physiology.org/cgi/reprint/275/6/S16
A lengthy article on the use and effectiveness of PBL. For other articles that cite this article see http://advan.physiology.org/cgi/content/abstract/275/6/S16