Problem-Based & Project-Based Learning

What is one of the myths about experiential learning?

• Experiential learning gives faculty a break

• Experiential learning involves only experiences

• Experiential learning must happen outside the classroom

• Experiential learning is a blend of both actual experiences and directed learning

Which of the following is a characteristic of experiential learning?

• Hands-on learning

• Lecture-based learning

• Memorization-based learning

• Passive learning

What is the difference between Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Project-Based Learning?

• PBL uses real-world problems, while Project-Based Learning is more theoretical

• PBL is teacher-directed, while Project-Based Learning gives students control

• PBL focuses on individual work, while Project-Based Learning encourages teamwork

• PBL is used inside the classroom, while Project-Based Learning is used outside the classroom

When is experiential learning considered NOT experiential?

• When students don't solve problems

• When there is no interaction with other students

• When there is no concrete experience

• All of the above

What are some examples of Problem-based Learning activities?

• Watching a video clip of an athlete getting injured

• Creating levers using simple objects

• Transferring a huge equipment from one room to another

• All of the above

What are some examples of Project-based Learning activities?

• Shrinking potato chip bags in the microwave

• Designing an app to address global warming

• Learning about polymers using simple objects

• All of the above

What is the purpose of critical reflection in experiential learning?

• To integrate knowledge and facilitate new understanding

• To give faculty a break

• To provide concrete experiences

• To solve real-world problems

What is the role of the teacher in experiential learning?

• To carefully plan and facilitate learning

• To let the students teach themselves

• To provide lecture-based instruction

• To assign traditional homework

What is the main focus of Project-Based Learning?

• Developing new skills

• Working with problems independently

• Seeking out skills in problem-solving

• Engaging students in investigation

What is common with Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning?

• They are multi-disciplinary.

• Normally-based on real-world tasks and settings

• Build 4Cs

• Include the creation of a product or Performance