tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811225551200555414.post1656421236026871177..comments2023-05-21T07:23:28.106-07:00Comments on The Learning Lens: Problem-Based Learning - Creating Authentic Learning ExperiencesJade Ballekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338237857879623039noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811225551200555414.post-45839897079721032292011-08-02T09:07:46.140-07:002011-08-02T09:07:46.140-07:00The University of Saskatchewan College of Ag Biore...The University of Saskatchewan College of Ag Bioresources and Technology developed an excellent PBL Bio 20 course. There are 4 case studies, each connecting directly to curriculum content. By the end of the course, all objectives have been taught using this model. All case studies start with a problem, then move to what students already know, and invite students to determine what questions they need to ask and so forth.<br /><br />The students were reluctant to say the least when Brenna started the process. I did a quick Edmodo poll near the end of the course to assess their feelings about the course and discovered that tover half did prefer this method of learning. The emphasis on student's taking charge of their own learning is intimidating for some. The role of the teacher, then, becomes even more critical.Jade Ballekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338237857879623039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-811225551200555414.post-49373036468042803762011-08-01T13:38:40.722-07:002011-08-01T13:38:40.722-07:00Here's a little testimonial from an instructor...Here's a little testimonial from an instructor's perspective. As you know, Jade, we've been using authenticity as a rallying point for much/most of our program. Even when we're doing abstract and theoretical work, we try to ground it in authentic contexts. Our design and evaluation courses, have taken it even further, and I've got to say it is the best thing we've ever done with our program. In some classes we work together with real clients on ID other kinds of design work, and the excitement I feel as an instructor is unbelievable. It's a high wire act, and it is a very difficult way to teach in many ways, given the uncertainty that is involved at every stage of learning, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. If anyone's interested, here are a couple of YouTube videos we made to describe the design of the ID classes. Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu_eoP5NWQ4 and Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBEcigqESYg<br /><br />I'm glad to see you've highlighted the key features of PBL. There are many flavours of authentic learning environments out there, and this is definitely a great one for teachers to know about!Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.com