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Problem Based Learning: Engaging the Adult Learner in an Online or F2F Environment
Type of Presentation
Concurrent Session (45 minutes)
Session Abstract
An interactive session highlighting: Problem-Based Learning (PBL) best practices to include facilitator/instructor role, question development, relevant adult learning theories, methods, applications in academia and workplace.
Target Audience
Adult educators, instructional designers, students, consultants, anyone with an interest in the design, facilitation, or management of courses/programs with a learner-centered focus to create a collaborative learning environment whether it is delivered face-to-face, on-line (synchronous or asynchronous), or blended method (online and face-to-face).
Learning Outcomes
Learner outcomes: (a) further his/her understanding/knowledge of problem-based learning design process; facilitator's role, best practices (b) will have 3 take-aways (ideas) for their own practice/research.
Session Description
This concurrent session presents an innovative approach for conference attendees to explore and perhaps include problem-based learning (PBL) in their practice. Today, adults at all levels, in all types of jobs/careers face complex problems that have no correct solution. PBL is an instructional approach built around an ill-structured, messy, complex problem that requires inquiry and reflection to develop a solution as no “right” solution exists. PBL is a learning process applicable to many situations, e.g., a single training session/course module, professional/employee development, an ongoing program in academia/workplace, a team process that addresses a cross-functional topic. As learners work together to resolve the complex problem, critical thinking of actions, assumptions, and knowledge to devise an innovative solution are developed. The results in assessment of process, product, performance, team collaboration go beyond the class, program, or team environment. The knowledge sharing that occurs contributes to individual, team and organizational capabilities.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Wednesday November 6