Problem Stimulated PBL

In Problem Based Learning for Administrators, Edwin Bridges suggests that there are two versions of PBL that have been implemented in the classroom: Problem Stimulated PBL and Student Centered PBL.

Problem Stimulated PBL (PS PBL)

Problem stimulated PBL uses role relevant problems in order to introduce and learn new knowledge. The Prospective Principals Program at Stanford University's School of Education employs PS PBL in its curriculum.

PS PBL emphasizes three major goals:

development of domain-specific skills

development of problem-solving skills

acquisition of domain-specific knowledge

The PS PBL Process

Students receive the following learning materials:

the problem
a list of objectives that the student is expected to master while working on the problem
a reference list of materials that pertain to the basic
objectives
questions that focus on important concepts and applications of the knowledge base

Students work in teams to complete the project, resolve the
problem, and accomplish the learning objectives.

each student has a particular role in the team - leader,
facilitator, recorder, or team member
time allotted to each project is fixed
the team schedules its own activities and decides how to use the allotted time

Student performance is evaluated by instructors, peers, and self using questionnaires, interviews, observation, and other
assessment methods.

Throughout the process, instructors serve as resources to the teams and provide guidance and direction if the team asks for it or becomes stymied in the project.

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