Advantages and Disadvantages of Problem-Based Instruction The use of PBL in various settings has revealed both advantages and disadvantages. Gallagher et al. (1995) view PBL as mimicking real-life situations and being inherently interdisciplinary‚ which allows the student to perceive how different disciplines interact when problem solving. Through the careful process of coaching and modeling‚ teachers empower students to become self-directed and independent learners‚ capable of approaching the
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My overall thoughts on problem based learning is very straight forward‚ in my opinion. PBL is broken down into three phases: understanding the problem‚ exploring the available information‚ and resolving the problem. The three phases provide a straight forward step by step approach of solving issues while also thinking in depth instead of jumping to conclusion. PBL also suggests the open communication between all parties involved which includes sharing information that has been found. Communication
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What is PBL Problem based learning is any learning environment in which the problem that is asked is what drives the learning. In other words‚ to answer the problem that is given to you‚ you will need to look things up and learn some things before being able to answer the question correctly. The problem is given so that the students discover that they need to learn some new knowledge before they can solve the problem. The first use of PBL was in medical schools‚ which test the knowledge base
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Cognitive Learning Theory Psychology of Learning PSY 331 October 12‚ 2009 Abstract Cognitive learning theories emerged in the mid-1900s and were a dramatic departure from the behaviorist learning theories so popular at the time. The advent of the computer also contributed to the emergence of cognitive theories of learning because computers provided the first means to "metaphorically conceptualize human cognition" (Bates‚ 1999). Cognitive learning theories are based on the assumption that
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Memory and Self Assessment 2 Abstract One of humanities’ greatest strength is our capacity to learn‚ although not all methods of learning were created equal. If humanity is to continue to grow as a species our methods of learning must continue to grow and improve. This experiment illustrates how different methods of encoding can affect how information is retained. Nine hundred and ninety nine participants were presented with 26 pairs of words under both semantic and phonemic conditions and
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Learning in Classrooms versus Online There has long been an argument of whether learning is better in a classroom or online. Not many people like going to school in general‚ but it is something that anyone wanting to be successful in life should do. Taking classes online can be beneficial to some because it lets them work from home‚ but it will take away from their overall learning experience. Many people‚ though‚ enjoy being able to go to a school and be in a classrooms because it allows them
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Cognitive Social Learning Theory John Tabro May 3‚ 2012 Cognitive Social Learning Theory I have selected this theory primarily because I believe that a great majority of our learning during the course of our entire lives is achieved by observation. Bandura’s social cognitive theory is a learning based on the ideas that people learn by watching what others do and that human thought processes are central to understanding personality. While social cognition experts agree that there is a fair
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Project-based learning is a type of approach to learning that teaches students to explore real-world problems and challenges. Sadly‚ schools from around the nation are still approaching education the same way they always have --- traditional-based learning. Here in Philadelphia‚ however‚ things are beginning to change. My decision to attend an alternative senior year program called The Sustainability Workshop was the best decision I ever made. The school’s approach to learning‚ the attitude of the
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Cognitive Psychology Definition Paper Psy 360 6/ 27/11 INTRODUCTION What is cognitive psychology? Cognitive psychology (2011)‚ according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary‚ is defined as‚ "a branch of psychology concerned with mental processes (as perception‚ thinking‚ learning‚ and memory) especially with respect to the internal events occurring between sensory stimulation and the overt expression of behavior”. Cognition is controlled by the part of the brain that is called the cerebrum
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requiring community-based learning courses? In my view there are many pros and cons of the requirement of a community based learning course. A pro is that it makes the student more well rounded and prepared for the when they graduate and engage with their communities on their own. Another pro is that it facilitates many feelings for students that they may not know that they could become in contact with prior to the course such as empathy. The cons of a community based learning course is that the
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