21st Century Strands & Strategies
Chapter: Strands & Strategies: Deep Dive
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“Problem-Based Learning is an instructional (and curricular) learner-centered approach
that empowers learners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply
knowledge and skills to develop a viable solution to a defined problem” (Savery, J.
R., 2006. Overview of Problem-based Learning: Definitions and Distinctions).
Problem-Based Learning in a classroom is students actively working together to solve a
real-world problem. Ultimately, students learn content through actively engaging in an
investigative process for finding the solution(s) to a specific problem. In the video
below, you will see interviews of teachers and administrators discussing the benefits of
Problem-Based Learning.
Source: Reinventing a Public High School with Problem-Based Learning uploaded on
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Student learning is addressed through the
following:
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Providing students with respectful and
challenging tasks
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Being members of flexible groupings
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Having their learning styles and
interests addressed through various
problems and topics
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Having various learning modalities
