With PBL, students create knowledge and comprehension of a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem without a defined solution. Rather than focusing on learning …

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students aim to learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem found in trigger material.

Sep 20, 2023 · What is Problem-Based Learning (PBL)? PBL is a student-centered approach to learning that involves groups of students working to solve a real-world problem, quite different …

Problem-based learning uses complex, real-world issues as the classroom's subject matter, encouraging students to develop problem-solving skills and learn concepts instead of just …

Jun 4, 2025 · One approach that has shown promise in a variety of educational settings is problem-based learning (PBL) — a method that involves having students work through real …

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered approach in which students learn about a subject by working in groups to solve an open-ended problem. This problem is what drives the …

Introduction range of teaching strategies which engage students as active participants in their learning. Active learning has been shown to improve student outcomes and lead to improved …

What is Problem-Based Learning (PBL)? Problem-based learning is based on the messy, complex problems encountered in the real world as a stimulus for learning and for integrating …

Nov 28, 2025 · Problem-based learning emerged in the late 1960s in medical education at McMaster University, where Howard Barrows and colleagues introduced a curriculum that …

Good PBL problems have the following key characteristics: Problems are realistic and open-ended. Problems should incorporate the content objectives in such a way as to connect it to …