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Problem Based Learning

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Instructional Strategies

Problem-based learning is an approach to teaching designed to help students develop essential skills required to find information, work with it and communicate it to others. Using problem-based learning, students often have higher long term retention of information and see more clearly the interconnection between disciplines.

Problem-based learning can be applied to classes of any size and require the instructor to consider a range of issues such as assessment, effective use of groups and more. A wealth of resources exists online and in print to help you learn more about it. These links can help you get started.

  • Problem-Based Learning
    Instructors at the University of Delaware literally wrote the book about problem-based learning and have quite a bit of information on their website.
  • Problem Based Learning Books and Resources
    The University of Delaware provides a list of books and resources on problem-based learning to help you get started.

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