iMET 12

EDTE 284 - Problem Solving and Project Development

Forum - Independent Reading

Due Midnight, July 10, 2009

Assignment Description

This week's 284 forum is an independent assignment and is to be completed in the following steps:

1) Read the overview of about Problem Based Learning at the:

"Teacher Pages" Problem Based Learning Page

2) Review and think about how problem based learning is different than traditional modes of instructional delivery.

3) There is no posting required for this assignment, but come to class on Saturday, 07/11/08 prepared to discuss the following:

What would it be like if you wanted to implement a problem based learning process in your environment?

- What would be the challenges?

- What would you need to be successful?

- Do you think it would be of benefit? Why or why not?