PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL)
PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) Problem Based Learning is a modern learning strategy, by which the learning materials are presented through problematic situations and the learners are motivated and helped to acquire and internalise related knowledge. It helps the students to deal with meaningful problematic situations that promote curiosity and the spirit of inquiry among learners. The highlight of problem based learning is to develop the spirit of investigation, as a result the learner in turn to inquiry. The role of a teacher in PBL is to pose problems, to ask reflective questions and to facilitate investigation. The PBL originated from Inquiry Teaching and Guided Discovery learning. The purpose of PBL is to help the students master the subject matter through problem solving. Characteristics of Problem Based Learning 1. PBL assist in the development of numerous skills among themselves. 2. PBL focuses not only on finding solutions to specific problems but also to gain addition...