Problem-Based Learning: Perfecting the Recipe

Tweaking PBL Recipe

Brainstorm 3 Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to....in order to...

Select 3 Most Essential Outcomes

FYI Learning Outcomes @ Millersville

• Navigate the library website
• Identify where and how to get research help from a librarian
• Differentiate between library research search tools
• Locate a relevant news article and scholarly journal article on a topic

PBL Activity with iBook

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Adjusting the Recipe

Student Confusion

• Examples? Physical navigation, how to find books
• Solutions? PBL without iBook, no PBL

Faculty Expectations

• Examples? PsycINFO search techniques, statistics
• Solutions? PBL without iBook, no PBL

Librarian Concerns

• Examples? Student Engagement, Reflection
• Solutions? Adjusted PBL with iBook, no PBL

Create an Activity based on:

• Problem-based scenario
• 1 of 3 ideal learning outcomes
• Process that encourages student reflection & metacognition

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