Saturday, September 19, 2009

So what is so great about PBL?

We have previously talked about some of the difference between conventional learning and project based learning.
Conventional has a Didactic Curriculum (sage on the stage)”stand and deliver method”
· Facts and memorization
· Technology is taught in specific time blocks
· Information source is the teacher, textbook, reference
· Method used is paper, pen, pencil
· Focus on specific disciplines
· Careful adherence to time schedule
PBL (guide on the side)\
· Questions, hypothesis, higher order thinking
· Technology is integrated in everything
· Information source also includes Web and the internet
· Also use calculators, computers, and software programs
· Interdisciplinary curriculum
· Time is flexible
PBL is also
· More complex
· Uses IT that even the teacher may not be familiar with
· Louder, less structure in the classroom
· More interesting to student

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