2. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects CD Year 1 - Dubai Men’s College 2001

3. ? What is a problem? If you think of a problem only as something that is wrong or needs to be fixed, you have too narrow a definition. A problem can be best thought of as a goal where the correct path to its solution is not known. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects

4. PBL is a learner-centred educational method -learners ideally become more independent of the teacher -teacher’s role is to provide materials and guidance PBL is based on real world problems -learning is based on the complex problems encountered in the real world -problems challenge learners to develop effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects

5. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Generic Characteristics of PBL students must be responsible for their own learning problems must be ill-structured and allow for free inquiry learning should be integrated from a wide range of subjects collaboration is essential self-directed learning must be reapplied back to the problem

6. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Generic Characteristics of PBL - CD Year 1 students must be responsible for their own learning problems must be ill-structured and allow for free inquiry learning should be integrated from a wide range of subjects collaboration is essential self-directed learning must be reapplied back to the problem

7. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects a closing analysis or reflection should take place self and peer assessment should be carried out activities in PBL must be relevant to the real world formal assessments must assess students’ problem- solving skills PBL should be pedagogical base, not part of the curriculum Generic Characteristics of PBL contd

8. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects a closing analysis or reflection should take place self and peer assessment should be carried out activities in PBL must be relevant to the real world formal assessments must assess students’ problem- solving skills PBL should be pedagogical base, not part of the curriculum Generic Characteristics of PBL - CD Year 1

9. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Current Usage teaching universities eg. Faculties of Medicine thousands of PBL programs in North America and elsewhere basis of teaching/learning paradigm at Dubai Women’s College

10. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Learning styles imitation or observational learning learning language/social behaviour directed learning learning in structured classrooms guided independent learning independent learning with structured materials autonomous learning independent learning without teacher Increasing independence & skills Source: Moodie, Australia

11. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Learning styles imitation or observational learning directed learning guided independent learning autonomous learning Increasing independence & skills

12. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Impetus started in 1997 from disused system projects language generation homework vehicle increasing learner independence integrates, extends and reinforces coursework Certificate/Diploma Year 1 Term Projects

13. Description constructed with Project Skills Matrix one term length (8 weeks) one lesson each week small collaborative groups delivered by handbook or HyperStudio extensive use of the World Wide Web from Term 3 assessment via group presentations future integration of ILC curriculum Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Certificate/Diploma Year 1 Term Projects

14. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Project Skills Matrix

15. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Project Skills Matrix

16. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Project Skills Matrix Return

17. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects HyperStudio Authoring Tool Return

18. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Business Technology Term 1 Promoting the UAE Promoting the UAE Term 2 Setting up a Used Building your Workstation Car Showroom Term 3 Mobile Phone Project Mobile Phone Project Term 4 Health and Fitness Creating a Web Site Certificate/Diploma Year 1 Term Projects

19. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Term 2 Business Project Return This project is delivered by a student handbook. Students, working in small groups, must setup a used car showroom, buy their cars, rent the showroom, establish an office, hire staff, and advertise their opening of their showroom.

20. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Term 4 Business Project Return This project is delivered by HyperStudio in the labs. In this project, students explore a wide range of health and fitness issues such as purchasing gym equipment, weight, diabetes, smoking, and car accidents. The Internet is used widely.

21. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Term 2 Technology Project This project is delivered by a student handbook. In this project, students learn the main software and hardware components of a PC, then go out into the marketplace and find the best price. Return

22. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Term 4 Technology Project Return This project is delivered by a student handbook. Students have to design a web page for technology to help them choose their specialty unit for Year 2.

23. Extending the classroom: P roblem- B ased L earning Projects Certificate/Diploma Year 1 Term Projects Problems and Challenges our L2 learners require greater guidance editing of materials to remove superfluous words peer and self assessment develop more independence future integration of ILC curriculum

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