Problem
Based
Learning

PBL at Stanford

Purpose of this Site

What is PBL?

Why PBL?

Theory
Research

PBL in the classroom

Group Dynamics

Individual Roles

Role of instructor

How to do PBL

Example Problems

Resources

Schools using PBL

PBL at Stanford

PBL Organizations

Ways to learn PBL

Stanford is involved with PBL in several departments in varying
degrees. Some of the ongoing projects and programs are highlighted below.

Iniatives

PBL Laboratory

PBL in this case stands for Problem-, Project-, Product-, Process-, and Prople-Based Learning. At the PBL Laboratory, multidisciplinary, geographically distributed teams work on projects. The aim is to teach professionals how to work and team with other professionals from varying areas of expertise. The the core of the team is composed of one architect, engineer, and construction manager. Unlike other forms of PBL, each member of the team has a unique area of expertise and the role of each member is well defined. The premise is that none of the other people in the group can do another's job. The aim is to increase awareness and understanding of others in the group in hope of facilitating collaboration.

Research and Development

Stanford Learning Laboratory

Faculty engaged in PBL

Decker Walker, Director of Learning, Design, and Technology Program, School of Education

Edwin M. Bridges, Prospective Principles Program, School of Education

Renate Fruchter, Director of PBL Laboratory

 
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